Pac-12 basketball predictions: UCLA is the team to beat, but watch out for Oregon
As the countdown to the 2021-22 college basketball season continues, ESPN's conference predictions series continues with the Pac-12.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
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Sales Pitch discussion: Can anyone stop UCLA on Pac-12 recruiting trail?
ESPN's panel talks Pac-12 recruiting, including UCLA's run, changes at Arizona, and Oregon's uncommon transfer success.
Sales pitch: Which Pac-12 programs have the most to offer recruits, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the Pac-12 schools that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since '84
— Houston overcame a blown 17-point lead to hold off Oregon State 67-61 on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the first time in 37 years.
Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the Elite Eight
Here's how we stack three No. 1 seeds, a No. 2, a No. 3 and the three (perhaps underseeded?) underdogs still standing in the Elite Eight.
Who will join Saturday's winners in the men's NCAA tournament Elite Eight?
Half of the Elite Eight is set. Our panel discusses who is knocking on the Final Four door and who will survive and advance on Sunday.
Oregon St. keeps 'riding wave,' rolls into Elite 8
No. 12 Oregon State continued to outperform expectations Saturday, overcoming some early struggles to beat Loyola Chicago 65-58 to advance to the Elite Eight.
Beavers bound for Elite Eight with 65-58 win over Loyola
— Ethan Thompson scored 20 points, including a pair of clinching foul shots with 35 seconds left, and No. 12 seed Oregon State kept its dream March going with a 65-58 victory over eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on...
Scott: 4 Sweet 16 teams boosts Pac-12's future
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott says getting four teams in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament "will help for sure" when it comes to the conference's future.
Will the 'year of the underdog' continue in the Sweet 16?
The regional semifinals are full of double-digit seeds. How many Cinderellas will remain at the 2021 NCAA tournament ball?
Oregon St. president resigns over Miles saga
Oregon State president F. King Alexander has resigned after his role in the Les Miles saga at LSU came to light.
Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the Sweet 16
Fifty-two teams out, 16 left standing. Here's how we rank them heading into the Sweet 16.
March Madness 2021 live: Luka Garza's emotional farewell
More top seeds look to defend their honor today in the 2021 NCAA tournament. Can Monday live up to the upset carnival that was Sunday's first half of the round of 32?
Oregon State rolls on, ousts OK St., Cunningham
Led by Ethan Thompson's 26 points, No. 12 seed Oregon State took down Oklahoma State and star freshman Cade Cunningham in an 80-70 upset in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night.
Oregon State bounces Oklahoma State, Cunningham from NCAAs
— Ethan Thompson scored 26 points and No. 12 seed Oregon State neutralized Oklahoma State and star freshman Cade Cunningham, rolling to an 80-70 upset in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.
March Madness 2021 live: Oral Roberts does it again
We're only in the round of 32, and March Madness feels extra mad. Sunday's action started with No. 1 Illinois going down to Loyola Chicago and saw No. 15 Oral Roberts advance.
Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the round of 32
What started as a field of 68 is down to 32. Here's how we rank the teams that remain heading into Sunday's action.
Madness: Only 108 of 14.7M brackets still perfect
There were 14.7 million brackets entered in ESPN's Tournament Challenge prior to the start of the NCAA tournament. After just 16 games, only 108 remain unblemished.
March Madness 2021 live: Oregon State trolls Tennessee
Consider the madness back. The first upset-filled, drama-packed, bracket-busting, 12-hours-on-the-couch opening day of the tournament in two years is here.
Oregon State takes down Tennessee 70-56 as No. 12 seed
— Oregon State played up the underdog role all season and is now the latest No. 12 seed to win an opening-round NCAA Tournament game.
Oregon State beats No. 23 Colorado 70-68 for first title
— Maurice Calloo gave Oregon State an unexpected lift with 15 points and the Beavers won their first conference tournament title, holding off No. 23 Colorado 70-68 in the Pac-12 championship game Saturday night.
Oregon State knocks off Oregon 75-64 in Pac-12 semifinals
— Ethan Thompson scored 16 points, Rodrigue Andela added 13 and Oregon State withstood a late rally to beat top-seeded Oregon 75-64 in Pac-12 Tournament semifinals Friday night.
Oregon State rallies from 16 points down, stuns UCLA in OT
— Warith Alatishe scored a career-high 22 points with 10 rebounds, Ethan Thompson scored all 18 of his points after halftime and Oregon State rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat UCLA 83-79 in overtime on Thursday in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament.
Oregon's Duarte voted Pac-12 player of year
Oregon senior Chris Duarte has been named the AP's Pac-12 player of the year after helping lead the Ducks to their second straight regular-season title.
Oregon clinches Pac-12 title with 80-67 over Oregon State
Will Richardson scored a career-high 22 points and Oregon made a season-high 15 3-pointers in beating Oregon State 80-67 on Sunday night to finish as the Pac-12 Conference's regular season champion for the second straight year.
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2020-21 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 14-4 | - | 21-7 |
| USC | 15-5 | - | 25-8 |
| Colorado | 14-6 | 1 | 23-9 |
| UCLA | 13-6 | 1.5 | 22-10 |
| Arizona | 11-9 | 4 | 17-9 |
| Oregon State | 10-10 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Stanford | 10-10 | 5 | 14-13 |
| Utah | 8-11 | 6.5 | 12-13 |
| Arizona State | 7-10 | 6.5 | 11-14 |
| Washington State | 7-12 | 7.5 | 14-13 |
| Washington | 4-16 | 11 | 5-21 |
| California | 3-17 | 12 | 9-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.5217th
Rebounds Per Game34.3254th
Assists Per Game14.597th
Points Allowed67.6
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz Davis | SG | Committed | 81 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 15-21 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 18 |