As uncertainty continues to loom over the Pac-12, which will dwindle to nine members, sources have indicated that Arizona has sparked interest within the Big 12. Arizona president Bobby Robbins, however, has previously said publicly that he wanted to see the Pac-12’s new media deal before making any monumental decisions.

In June, following Big 12 spring meetings in West Virginia, a source told ESPN that UConn and Gonzaga were “certainly talked about” as potential members, but a 14-team league would be focused on a school that would also add value with its football program, as opposed to a basketball-only addition. That doesn’t rule out UConn, which has made significant strides under coach Jim Mora, and would add to the league’s strong basketball narrative Yormark has touted.