Image by Kyle Cajero End the streak. For the past 15 years, Waves fans have said, tweeted and written a variation of those three words before every men's basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Over the span of 32 games, the Waves have lost to the Bulldogs in a myriad of ways, from missed tip-ins, to 40-point blowouts and to a controversial loss in the West Coast … [Read more...] about “We’re Not Ready to Play Them Yet”
Can We Talk About Pepperdine’s Throwback Unis?
Photo by Milan Loiacono In a season of uncertainty, injuries and losing streaks, Men's Basketball has excelled in one department: its retro orange uniforms. Yes, you read that right. However, these retro uniforms aren't exclusive to the Waves. Pepperdine is one of eight schools to receive the throwback treatment. According to Paul Lukas' ESPN article "The 2016 Uni … [Read more...] about Can We Talk About Pepperdine’s Throwback Unis?
Three Man Weave: Bucked Up
Photo Courtesy of Martin A. FolbSometimes, 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 loss to … [Read more...] about Three Man Weave: Bucked Up
WCC Season Preview: Players to Watch
Images by Kyle CajeroBelieve it or not, December is almost over, which means the start of college basketball's conference season — the promise of a new year and, hopefully, fewer celebrity deaths.With the start of the West Coast Conference season set to begin Dec. 29, here are six players to watch over the next few months, determined by some statistical evidence, game … [Read more...] about WCC Season Preview: Players to Watch
Views from the Six (Dollar Seats)
Photos and image by Kyle CajeroAuthor's note: If I learned anything from Pepperdine Journalism professor Wendy Fontaine's Journalism 241 class, it's never to bury a lede. In order to honor her during her last semester as a Pepperdine professor, I'll take her advice.Pepperdine was walloped 93-67 at USC on Sunday for the Waves' fifth-straight loss. In a game that was never … [Read more...] about Views from the Six (Dollar Seats)