For Utah State, there has been a rapid rise in terms of Pac-12 interest. When the Pac-12 first announced its expansion, the Aggies weren’t viewed as a genuine future add by most national observers. UNLV was frequently touted, but the rest of the MW was viewed as schools likely to be left behind.

Despite football being the priority, the new look Pac-12 isn’t making basketball an afterthought as the league considers its options from coast to coast. Accord

It makes sense. The Tigers are one of the top Group of Five schools in the country, and any Group of Five (soon to be Group of Six) conference would likely target Memphis. The Pac-12 would have to go after at least one more school, and could look to the AAC — Tulane, UTSA and South Florida are all attractive candidates.

The Pac-12 is reportedly targeting a pair of Mountain West teams after approving the additions of Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San

The Aggies aren't viewed as a top target for further expansion by the Pac-12, but that doesn't mean they aren't in the mix.

The reported choices would make perfect sense for the Pac-12's revival efforts but likely spell doom for the conference it once called an ally.