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.