The Pac-12 women's basketball teams have excelled in the NCAA tournament, showcasing a strong sense of camaraderie among coaches and achieving significant success.

• All seven Pac-12 teams in the NCAA women’s tournament advanced to the round of 32.
• The NCAA women's tournament featured five Pac-12 teams in the Sweet 16.

Despite the success in women's basketball, the Pac-12 faces division and realignment driven by football-focused financial motives.

• The Pac-12's current alignment will dissolve this summer, with ten schools moving to other leagues for enhanced media revenue.
• Television ratings and attendance for the women's tournament have significantly increased, yet the conference is undergoing a breakup.

As the Pac-12 women's basketball landscape changes, the future remains uncertain with potential impacts on historic rivalries, community, and brand recognition.

The success and unity in women's basketball within the Pac-12 face disruption due to realignment, highlighting the complexities and consequences of prioritizing media revenue over sport-specific investments and achievements.