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Women Ballers are Double Trouble

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Art by Peau PorotesanoBlacktop and hardwood courts across the nation host pickup basketball games on the daily. Shoes squeak, ankles break and bragging rights are won and lost.However, at least in my experience, the act of walking up to a court poses two different scenarios. If you’re a guy and no one knows you, you can saunter to the baseline, wait around a little, and … [Read more...] about Women Ballers are Double Trouble

Lawsuit Prompts LGBT Protest

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Photos by Matt Benton Pepperdine students took part in a protest regarding the lawsuit filed by ex-Pepperdine women’s basketball players Layana White and Haley Videckis that occurred on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 5. Students gathered to communicate the importance of equality in love for all people. The protest was inspired by the current lawsuit between a former … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Prompts LGBT Protest

Women’s Basketball Looks to Improve the Season

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Photo by Marisa Padilla During winterbreak, the women’s basketball team could have been found shooting hoops and conditioning in Firestone Fieldhouse. Last weekend, the Waves were on the road to face Gonzaga University on Jan. 15 and University of Portland on Jan. 17 but were unfortunate enough to lose both games. The Waves came off to a terrific start in the WCC opener … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Looks to Improve the Season

Former Basketball Players Sue Coach, Pepperdine

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Photo by Allison Hubbard Former Waves basketball players Haley Videckis and Layana White are suing Pepperdine University and Women's Head Basketball Coach Ryan Weisenberg. The couple is suing over allegations of sexual discrimination they say they endured while on the women's basketball team. The suit was filed Dec. 12 with the Superior Court of the State of California for … [Read more...] about Former Basketball Players Sue Coach, Pepperdine

Yi Walks on with Hoops and Hops

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Photos by Arin DeGroff Wearing No. 2, freshman John Yi is the newest addition to round out the men’s basketball roster. Yi chose Pepperdine for its academics, but his love of the game led him to the court this semester. As a senior in high school, he posted an average of 10.8 points per game along with 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 assists. After a summer of training, … [Read more...] about Yi Walks on with Hoops and Hops