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Courtney: How Much Will Oregon’s OL Grow in 2021?
> The fifth in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for the Ducks

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Entering 2021, Mario Cristobals expectation is for Oregon’s offensive linemen to take a considerable leap forward.

Olympic Sports Women's Basketball

Brown: Meet Tina Langley, the New Dawg in the Pac
> Langley exudes a positivity that has been missing from women’s basketball at Washington

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In 2020-21, Tina Langley’s Owls finished 23-4, won the WNIT, and were Conference USA West division champions.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Does a leader emerge at tight end for Oregon?
> The fourth in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for the Ducks

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The search for a tight end fill the shoes of graduated Oregon Jacob Breeland has carried over to the spring of 2021.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller: Arizona Basketball Will Weather the Storm
> The timing of Sean Miller’s termination wasn’t ideal, but it opens the door to a new era

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The foreseeable future may be as muddied as it’s been in Tucson since the end of the Olsen Era, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: How Much Impact Will New Duck Receivers have?
> The third in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for Oregon

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Johnny Johnson III is roughly 60 receptions and 1,000 yards away from becoming one of the most productive receivers in Oregon history.

Olympic Sports Track and Field

Hayward Field ‘Magic’ Back as Stadium Unveiled
> Track and field once again has its holy place, Hayward Field at the University of Oregon

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Last weekend, Oregon unveiled its new Track & Field stadium by hosting more than a dozen collegiate squads at the Hayward Premiere Meet.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Gharib: The Pac-12 Stole the Show in both Tournaments
> The Conference has reestablished itself as one of the best in major college basketball

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UCLA deserved a better ending, but they made fans from Corvallis to Los Angeles proud of the way they represented the Conference.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Schmor: Years from Now, Zags will Mostly Recall ‘The Shot’
> Players & Fans tend to remember the best of a season, forgetting disappointment that came after

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don’t claim to be a Gonzaga fan, but I was definitely pulling for Gonzaga in this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: How concerning is Oregon’s health at RB?
> The second in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for Oregon

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No other position group embodied the week-to-week nature of last season more than the Oregon running backs.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Schmor: A Game for the Ages and a Shot for All Time
> It’s a shame someone had to lose because both teams made an abundance of winning plays

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One of the greatest college basketball games ever played ended with one of the greatest college basketball shots ever made.

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2021 SportsPac12 Composite Football Top 25

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ur SportsPac12 Preseason Composite Football Rankings aggregate 16 different media rankings (shown below) by assigning a No. 1 ranking the

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: UCLA-Gonzaga Final Four Preview
> The Bruins reached the National Semifinal by taking down the champions of the SEC and Big 10

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Gonzaga stands in the way of UCLA and the Pac-12’s first National Championship Basketball Game appearance since 2008.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Schmor: A Big-Picture Preview of the 2021 Final Four
> A look at the road to the stars, coaches, and rooting interests of this year's National Semifinal

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The 2021 NCAA Tournament will be remembered for Oral Roberts and Oregon State surviving, but mostly for what happens in the next couple days.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Who gains inside track at starting QB for Ducks?
> The first in a series of the prevailing storylines at each position group for Oregon

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Spring 2021 represents an opportunity for Oregon football to build upon what was accomplished in 2020, and right some of what went wrong.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Vilardo: UCLA-Gonzaga Final Four Stat Notes
> The Bruins' trip to the Final Four is the 41st all-time for the Conference

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The Pac-12’s dominance in this year’s NCAA Men’s Tournament was evidenced by its 10 wins out 13 by double figures.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Stephon Johnson?
> The three-star receiver separates from defenders in his routes, making him a home run threat

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The Ducks added a fourth commitment in the month of March with Wednesday’s announcement from three-star wide receiver Stephon Johnson.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Tuesday Pac-12 Elite Eight Previews
> Two No. 1-Seeds stand in the way of the Pac-12’s second Final Four appearance since 2011

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A victory vs. Gonzaga would give USC its first Final Four since 1954; a Bruin win vs. Michigan would give UCLA its first time since 2008.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: Whatever Happens with USC, it’s Already Enough
> In advancing to the Elite Eight, the Trojans have given fans something they'll never forget

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couple of months ago if you had told me USC basketball would have a season like they are having, would

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Oregon State vs. Houston Elite Eight Preview
> With a win over the Cougars, the Beavers can advance to their first Final Four since 1963

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No one could have imagined OSU would be in this position at the start of the season, let alone at the start of this month.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Sunday Pac-12 NCAA Tournament Previews
> The success of the Conference of Champions in the Big Dance has become the story of the season

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The decision to seed USC and Oregon in the same half of the West Bracket means at least one of the league’s teams will head home after today.

OSU Beavers Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Oregon State vs. Loyola Chicago Preview
> Wayne Tinkle’s players are confident in their ability to advance to the Elite Eight

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The Beavers haven’t been to the Elite 8 since 1982, though that accomplishment was subsequently vacated by the NCAA.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: What are Ducks getting in Trejon Williams?
> The four-star safety is a strong tackler, dynamic playmaker, and turnover machine

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Oregon football hit pay dirt with the verbal commitment of Portland (Ore.) Jefferson four-star safety Trejon Williams.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Vilardo: Updated NCAA Bracket and Pac-12 Predictions
> Stephen likes one of the Pac-12's four Sweet 16 teams to make it to the Championship game

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As we roll into the second week of the NCAA Tournament it offers a reason to reset our brackets with a Sweet 16 bracket.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Vilardo: Sweet 16 Pac-12 Teams Unlike any Others
> No conference has ever had four teams in the Sweet 16 with none of them being a Top 3 seed

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s we head into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, we will see the highest ever seed total for

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: Time to Give Pac-12, USC their Due Respect
> The talented Trojans proved they can compete with almost any school in the country

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Over the course of a week, the Pac-12 proved what many knew months ago: It’s the best basketball conference in the nation.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Monday Pac-12 NCAA Men’s Tournament Previews
> Today is arguably the make-or-break moment for the league’s revitalized reputation

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The reputation of Pac-12 men’s basketball is on the line today as Oregon, UCLA, Colorado, and USC play for spots in the 2021 NCAA Sweet 16.

OSU Beavers Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Oregon State vs. Oklahoma State Preview
> The opportunity for the Beavers to continue their Cinderella dream is here for the taking

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The Pac-12 enters the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament as the only multi-bid league that remains undefeated.

Track and Field

Ritchie: Pac-12 Shines in Indoor T&F and CC Championships
> A review of a long and wildly entertaining track & field and cross country weekend

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The favored Oregon men lived up to their billing, putting up 79 points, the second-highest total ever in NCAA men’s indoor championship.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Saturday NCAA Men’s Hoops Tournament Previews
> The Pac-12 is 2-0 after Thursday and Friday, with victories over the SEC and Big 10

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UCLA’s win over Michigan State in overtime started the Pac-12 head-turning, and Oregon State’s dismantling of Tennessee sealed the deal.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Rice: Is ASU Hoops on Verge of Losing Six Years of Progress?
> Injuries and Covid-related issues transformed a promising 2020-21 season into disappointment

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With the departure of star point guard Remy Martin, ASU basketball faces the start of a new chapter in their basketball story.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Thursday & Friday NCAA Men’s Tournament Previews
> UCLA faces Michigan State and Oregon State squares off with Tennessee

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And after stumbling in its final four games of the season, UCLA must face Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament Play-In game on Thursday.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Stephen Vilardo’s NCAA Bracket and Predictions
> Two teams will be disappointed, but the other three will meet or exceed expectations

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arch Madness invariably brings upsets and surprises, and a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket is about as common as a winning

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Vilardo: Pac-12 NCAA Tournament Statistical Notes
> Dana Altman and Mick Cronin have made a combined 27 Big Dance appearances

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ome statistical notes on Oregon, UCLA, Colorado, USC, and Oregon State heading into the 2021 NCAA Tournament in Indiana. Oregon

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: USC’s Vegas Improvement Can’t Stay in Vegas
> Despite the loss to Colorado, there were signs of continued development for the Trojans

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ou know what they say—what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas. And that’s exactly what I hope will

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Nick Bartlett’s Pac-12 Prophecies for the NCAA Tournament
> A fast, fun look at how Nick expects the Conference men's teams to perform in the Big Dance

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Nick Bartlett’s prophecies on how he thinks the Pac-12 men’s teams will do in the NCAA Tournament their first games.

Pac-12 Football

Jack Follman’s 2021 Pac-12 Spring QB Battle Previews
> The Conference's top-projected teams will have multiple quarterbacks fighting for starting jobs

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A look at how the battles stack up heading into Spring at the Pac-12 football programs expected to have true quarterback competitions.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Vilardo: Pac-12 NCAA Tournament Team Capsules
> Everything you need to know about 2021 Conference programs in the Big Dance

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Season record, seed, record as seed, total bids, all-time NCAA Tournament record, best Tournament finish, Final Four appearances & more.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Championship Preview
> The Beavers have never won the league’s tournament, and were picked to finish last

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The Oregon State Beavers and Colorado Buffaloes do battle on Saturday for the 2020-21 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Friday Pac-12 Hoops Tournament Previews
> With four teams remaining, the semifinals separate the good from the elite

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Dana Altman’s Basketball team lit up the Sun Devils yesterday, and continue to play better than any other program in the Pac-12.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Thursday Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Tournament Previews
> Today's matchups include Arizona State-Oregon, Oregon State-UCLA, Utah-USC, Cal-Colorado

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The Utes are capable of upsetting USC, and could even advance to the 2021 Pac-12 Basketball Championship game, if the cards fall right.

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Ritchie: Pac-12 in Hunt for NCAA Indoor Track & CC Titles
> Oregon the men's track favorite, and Stanford men and women in mix for cross country podium

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This weekend will be the first national championship competition in track or cross country for NCAA D1 schools in 16 months.

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2021-22 SportsPac12 Hoops Transfer Portal Tracker

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The hoops tracker table, updated daily, can be searched and sorted by player name, originating program, destination, and recruiting stars.

Former UCLA coach John Wooden with Bill Walton and other Bruins during a timeout.

Serious Fun

The Great Pac-12 Basketball Prestige Ranking Debate
> Two of our senior writers have fun debating their rankings of the hoops teams' statures

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Editor’s Note: Subjective rankings are sure to draw criticism. Rarely does a sportswriter get to take it and dish it

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Wednesday Pac-12 Tournament Previews
> The games tip off today with three matchups featuring the bottom-half of the league

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Dane Miller previews Wednesday’s Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament matchups: ASU-WSU, Utah-Washington, and Stanford-Cal.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Villardo: Pac-12 Tournament Team Capsules
> Tourney records, history, seed performances, and NCAA outlooks for each team

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Tournament records, best finish, scheduled first game and record against that opponent, NCAA outlook, and record as the seed they have earned.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Vilardo: Regular Season & Tournament Stat Notes
> Mark Fox and Kyle Smith are both a perfect 1-0, thanks to opening wins last season

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his year’s Pac-12 Men’s BasketballTournament figures to be full of surprises, given the parity that characterized the 2020-21 season.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball

2020-21 All-SportsPac12 Men’s Basketball Teams
> Plus Outstanding Player, Freshman, Defensive Player, Sixth Man, and Coach of the Year

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Our 2020-21 All-SportsPac12 men’s basketball teams and honors as voted on by our writers.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: Trojans Show Staying Power to Make Run in March
> The bounce-back win over UCLA on Saturday salvaged USC's seed and proved doubters wrong

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After a forgetful trip to the mountain region where they lost both games, the Trojans bounced back, just like they had multiple times before.After a forgetful trip to the mountain region where they lost both games, the Trojans bounced back, just like they had multiple times before.