Gonzaga University announced Oct. 1 they will depart from the West Coast Conference following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, leaving 12 teams in the conference for the start of the 2026 season, according to multiple reports.The decision comes after Gonzaga announced their plan to join the Pac-12 in 2026, becoming the eighth team to join the conference after 10 teams … [Read more...] about Gonzaga Set to Leave West Coast Conference
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‘There will be a New Standard’: Pepperdine Welcomes Next Women’s Basketball Head Coach
President Jim Gash and Incoming Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner welcomed Katie Faulkner, incoming Pepperdine Women’s Basketball head coach, to Pepperdine on April 17. Both Gash and Gardner said they couldn't be more excited for the future of the Women's Basketball program. Faulkner has 10 years of experience coaching collegiate basketball — eight of which were at the … [Read more...] about ‘There will be a New Standard’: Pepperdine Welcomes Next Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Pepperdine Welcomes Next Men’s Basketball Head Coach
President Jim Gash and Incoming Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner welcomed Ed Schilling, incoming Pepperdine Men's Basketball head coach, to Pepperdine on April 4. Multiple people who have worked with Schilling said he is a devoutly faithful man and a tremendous leader, who is more than qualified to be the next head coach. Schilling has 13 years of experience as an … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Next Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Pepperdine Announces New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Pepperdine announced Ed Schilling as the new Men’s Basketball head coach April 2. Schilling spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach for Grand Canyon University. "Throughout his decorated tenure at GCU and in the years prior, Coach Schilling has demonstrated the highest levels of leadership in player development and preparedness for the rigors of collegiate and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Announces New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Lorenzo Romar to Leave Pepperdine at End of Season
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Lorenzo Romar is leaving Pepperdine at the end of Men's Basketball, a University official confirmed to the Graphic. The Waves are currently 12-19 and will play the WCC championships against Pacific on March 7. “Lorenzo Romar has been a valued member of the Pepperdine community for the last six seasons and a total of nine seasons overall as head … [Read more...] about Lorenzo Romar to Leave Pepperdine at End of Season
