Former Pac-12 star defends dismantling of conference, realignment: 'It's time'

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In a few short months, the Pac-12 as we know it will no longer exist.

Ten of the 12 teams in the conference will defect elsewhere beginning next year, leaving Washington State and Oregon State as the only teams standing.

That includes the University of Washington, which will join the Big Ten.

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Washington Huskies legend and retired NBA star Nate Robinson attends the homecoming game against the Oregon Ducks at Husky Stadium Oct. 19, 2019, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Nate Robinson made a name for himself in basketball, winning three NBA slam dunk contests at 5-foot-9. But before he turned pro, he not only starred for the Huskies on the court. He also played football.

Robinson's father is Washington legend Jacque Robinson, the running back who became the first player to be named both the Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl MVP. Robinson's son is a cornerback for Colorado, which will be heading to the Big 12.

The former NBA star seems to be in the minority, but he is excited to see the realignment.

"I'm sad to watch it go. A lot of history in the Pac," Robinson told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "It's sad, but I understand it's a business. I get it, I totally understand it, and I'm here for the new change. It's time. Sometimes, tradition has to die to restart again. It's that time."

Robinson added that he "can't wait" to see the 12-team College Football Playoff.

His opinion differs greatly with Chip Kelly. Kelly said it's "not right" the conference has been dismantled.

Nate Robinson of the University of Washington Huskies shoots against the University of Oregon Ducks during a