Men's basketball player Keion Bell is no longer calling himself a Wave after deciding to transfer to Mizzou this summer. Bell gave a verbal commitment to the Tigers in June. Coming out of high school, Bell was recruited by Miami (FL), Nevada, Pepperdine, San Diego State, San Francisco, Santa Clara and UNLV. He spent three years at Pepperdine where he averaged 18 points per … [Read more...] about Keion Bell transfers to Mizzou
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Pepperdine names associate director of athletics
Pepperdine University named Brian Barrio as the associate director of athletics for compliance last Thursday. He will join the Waves staff on Aug. 1. Barrio comes from the American East Conference, where he worked first as the associate commissioner for compliance, and then as the associate commissioner for compliance/administration and chief of staff. He has held these … [Read more...] about Pepperdine names associate director of athletics
Four Pepp basketball players receive high honors
Gus Clardy, Taylor Darby, Don Martin and Corbin Moore were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court today for their outstanding academic performance, according to Boxscore News. To qualify for the Honors Court, a student-athlete must be a junior or a senior, have spent at least one year at their respective institution, and have a cumulative GPA of … [Read more...] about Four Pepp basketball players receive high honors
Former Pepp baseball player proves himself in big leagues
Twenty-four-year-old California native Chase D’Arnaud has done very well since leaving Pepperdine in 2008. He was Pittsburgh’s fourth-round draft choice in 2008, and has since ascended through the ranks of the Pirates' organization. In 2010, D’Arnaud was voted the fifth best prospect in the Pirates organization by Baseball America and was also voted the organization’s best … [Read more...] about Former Pepp baseball player proves himself in big leagues
Julie Rousseau to be honored at Staples Center
Julie Rousseau, head coach of the Pepperdine women’s basketball team, will be recognized Tuesday, June 21, at the Staples Center, alongside some of the WNBA’s best players. The league is hosting the 15th anniversary game between the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks. Rousseau initially served as the assistant coach of the Sparks during their 1997 season and was promoted … [Read more...] about Julie Rousseau to be honored at Staples Center
