One of the best phrases in sports can now be said: The offseason is over.
The 2022-23 college basketball season starts Monday. Gone are the exhibitions; in are the games where the results matter.
For its part, the Pac-12 has a lot of interesting storylines. While some key players like Bennedict Mathurin, Johnny Juzang, Peyton Watson and Jabari Walker left college for the pros at the end of last season, there are still quality veterans and a few highly-heralded freshmen eager to take their place among the elite of the conference.
Program-wise, it could prove to be a close race down the stretch for the title, as there are quite a few contenders in this deep conference.
With that, here are five predictions for the Pac-12 as we head into the 2022-23 college basketball season.