TUCSON, Arizona — University of Arizona president Dr. Robert Robbins and athletic director Dave Heeke issued a joint statement on the departure of UCLA and USC to the Big Ten.
A statement from @UArizonaPres and @Dave_Heeke. pic.twitter.com/CpyvuhfC7M
— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) July 1, 2022
The move begins in the 2024-25 season, and leaves the Pac-12 with ten teams, at least temporarily. UCLA and USC reportedly left for a the Big Ten due to its upcoming large television contract.
The departure of UCLA leaves Arizona men's basketball without its longtime rival in the same conference.
