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Big 12 Commissioner Open to Future Expansion, Content with 12 for Now

  • Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says the conference is "open for business" regarding expansion, but is not actively pursuing new members.
  • Yormark expressed satisfaction with the current 12 members after Texas and Oklahoma depart, but didn't rule out future western expansion.
  • Yormark hinted at extending the Big 12 basketball tournaments in Kansas City beyond 2027.
  • Yormark has a plan for strategic expansion if an opportunity with clear value emerges, but no specific timeline.
  • Yormark emphasized valuing quality over a specific number of teams as the Big 12 weighs expansion options.
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