Why beating ‘big brother’ was huge for Redskins

The Pac-12 expected to get six, maybe even a record-tying seven teams, into last season’s NCAA Tournament. The conference’s hopes, like those of leagues and teams across the country, were dashed when March Madness was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the pandemic-delayed 2020-21 season is set to start, the Pac-12 is again in position to have one of the toughest, deepest conferences in college basketball.