Photo by Sam PetersenFollowing a long and decorated career, two-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist DeLisha Milton-Jones takes the helm as the head coach of Pepperdine's Women's Basketball team.Yet for more than twenty years, she's been a dominant player who struck terror in the eyes of her opponents with a remarkable style of play, with ornate offensive skills that … [Read more...] about A New Wave
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Lacing Up the Wilson Family Ties
Photos by Arthur PuuMarty Wilson, Pepperdine’s 7th year Men’s Basketball head coach and 21-year member of Pepperdine’s community, started playing basketball when he was 9 years old. "Initially [basketball] was, growing up in a single-parent family, an opportunity for my mom to keep me out of trouble in my neighborhood," Wilson said. "So my mother got me … [Read more...] about Lacing Up the Wilson Family Ties
Nolan Taylor: Striving for success on the court and in the kitchen
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsSophomore forward Nolan Taylor is heading into his second season as a Wave optimistic and excited. After a challenging season accumulating only nine wins last year, Taylor is seeking success by way of a new, more cohesive Pepperdine team in the 2017-2018 season. When asked about last season, Taylor chuckled.“That season was not fun … [Read more...] about Nolan Taylor: Striving for success on the court and in the kitchen
Preseason Profile: Yasmine Robinson-Bacote
Photo by Arthur Puu Junior forward Yasmine Robinson-Bacote was selected for the WCC All-Preseason Women’s Basketball team. Coming into this season, Robinson-Bacote said she likes to see that her hard work is acknowledged. “Its great to be recognized as in such a competitive conference and that motivates me to get better,” she said. Moving forward, Robinson-Bacote said … [Read more...] about Preseason Profile: Yasmine Robinson-Bacote
Three-Person-Weave: Mark Your Calendars for These Games
Photo by Arthur Puu Sometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic’s “Three-Person Weave” series, writers Kyle Cajero, Sam Marlott and Arthur Puu share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team. This week’s edition covers the games we think you should watch. Nov. 10: at Oklahoma State - Arthur Puu Yes, … [Read more...] about Three-Person-Weave: Mark Your Calendars for These Games