Image by Kyle CajeroThey're inconsistent. They don't play defense. They only shoot threes. They play in a bad conference. All their players are 25-year-olds. They're a brand. They're white.While all of these aspects of Brigham Young University basketball aren't completely false, the Cougars are much more than cheap jokes about a one-dimensional team. When the Cougars take on … [Read more...] about White Men Can Jump? Debunking BYU Basketball
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Senior Izzy Connell Prepares for Final Season
Photos Courtesy of Jeff Golden One look at the Pepperdine Track record book and Izzy Connell becomes a familiar name. The senior from San Jose has made her mark on the program as a star sprinter in just two seasons and heads into her third and final with high expectations. Connell started off her indoor season strong at NAU, but was unable to compete at her final meet and … [Read more...] about Senior Izzy Connell Prepares for Final Season
Three-Man Weave: Little Victories
Photos Courtesy of Martin A. Folb Sometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic’s “Three Man Weave” series, writers Kyle Cajero, Jackson Hogan and Arthur Puu share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team. This week’s edition covers Pepperdine’s recent home win against the Pacific Tigers on Feb. 4. Give 'Em … [Read more...] about Three-Man Weave: Little Victories
William “Bird” Averitt to be Inducted to WCC Hall of Fame
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsWilliam "Bird" Averitt, a Pepperdine basketball great, will be inducted into the WCC (West Coast Conference) Hall of Fame on March 4 in Las Vegas. "We're thrilled that one of the greatest players in Pepperdine and West Coast Conference history will be joining us in Las Vegas at the WCC Basketball Championships for his much-deserved … [Read more...] about William “Bird” Averitt to be Inducted to WCC Hall of Fame
Women’s Basketball Blownout BYU and Saint Mary’s at Home
Photo courtesy of Martin A. FolbPepperdine Women’s Basketball looked to jump ahead in the West Coast Conference standings as the team entered a tough stretch hosting three of four games at Firestone Fieldhouse. Despite winning the first match against Pacific 59-58 in the previous week, the Waves fell to Santa Clara on the road 61-40 before returning home to play host to … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Blownout BYU and Saint Mary’s at Home