West Coast Conference Welcomes Oregon State and Washington State as Affiliate Members
Oregon State and Washington State have been approved as affiliate members of the West Coast Conference for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years in up to 17 men's and women's sports, including basketball. This temporary agreement comes as the schools seek a permanent solution for their conference futures. The affiliation allows Oregon State and Washington State to participate in WCC postseason tournaments, including basketball, and provides opportunities for intriguing matchups, such as playing against Gonzaga. Baseball is currently not included in the agreement, but discussions are ongoing.