Image by Kyle CajeroCollege basketball's advanced statistics compiler Ken Pomeroy ranked the Waves ninth among 10 West Coast Conference teams and No. 286 nationally.Pomeroy's statistics, which came out Sunday, are vastly different than the 2017-18 WCC Coaches Poll, which picked the Waves to finish seventh, ahead of Pacific (No. 253, per KenPom), Portland, (No. 305) and in-city … [Read more...] about Initial Reaction: KenPom.com Slates Waves at No. 9 in WCC
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“Both Feet In” Draws a New Baseline for Men’s Basketball
Screenshot from Both Feet In - Episode One Sometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic’s “Three-Man Weave” series, Sports staff writers Kyle Cajero, Sam Marlott, Arthur Puu and Rachel Ripp share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team. This week’s edition covers the debut episode of "Both Feet … [Read more...] about “Both Feet In” Draws a New Baseline for Men’s Basketball
Pepperdine Needs a Female Mascot
Art by Sybil ZhangPseudo-editor's note: We have informed Kyle Cajero that this article is a fireable offense.We need to talk about Willie the Wave.Now this isn't a conversation about his often-misunderstood public perception, his rocky past or (shudders) The Wave Rangers — in fact, Willie is actually admired outside of the Malibubble. Nor am I advocating for replacing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Needs a Female Mascot
Worldwide Waves: Ex-Hoopers Davis, Murray and Reyes Kick off Pro Seasons
Image by Kyle Cajero Although college basketball season doesn't start until November, three new ex-Pepperdine standouts tipped off their respective seasons in Europe. Four others played abroad last year. Pepperdine alumni Stacy Davis ('16), Lamond Murray, Jr. ('17) and Chris Reyes ('17) signed contracts to play overseas in France, Greece and Austria, respectively this … [Read more...] about Worldwide Waves: Ex-Hoopers Davis, Murray and Reyes Kick off Pro Seasons
LCD Soundsystem Returns With ‘American Dream’
Image by Kyle CajeroThe wait — seven years, three months and 15 days, to be exact — is over. LCD Soundsystem snapped a seven-year hiatus with the release of their fourth album Friday. Before the release of "American Dream," the last anyone heard of these indie-dance stalwarts was a three-hour "last" show at Madison Square Garden. The performance turned into a … [Read more...] about LCD Soundsystem Returns With ‘American Dream’