SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — The University of Denver is joining the West Coast Conference.

The league’s presidents’ council on Friday approved Denver’s admittance to the WCC beginning July 1, 2026. Denver is a current member of the Summit League.

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Denver is set to open the men’s basketball season on Monday at future WCC rival Seattle U, then will take on the UW Huskies also in Seattle next Thursday, Nov. 6.

Denver joins UC San Diego in moving to the WCC in recent months. The conference will have 10 competing members during the 2026-27 academic year, including Denver, and 11 beginning in 2027-28 when UC San Diego becomes official.

“The University of Denver is a superb addition to the growing constellation of top-flight sch

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