Photo by Zach Le Marty Wilson first stepped his soles on the Pepperdine court in 1985, and his heart never really left. After four years on the court, Wilson stamped the record book as fifth (now ninth) in all-time assists before he transitioned to the sideline as an assistant coach for 21 years. Most of his college years he played under his old head coach, Coach Tom Asbury. … [Read more...] about Coach Wilson Ready to Roll
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Eastern Conference Preview
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe 2015-2016 NBA season started Tuesday Oct. 27, but questions still need to be answered about the Eastern Conference. Like the Western Conference preview in the Oct. 10 edition of the Graphic, we'll preview the East by answering some basic questions.The Cleveland Cavaliers will win the East, right?Yes.Are you sure about that?Absolutely. It makes too much … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference Preview
Malte Kramer: Baller Turned CEO
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsA year after graduating Pepperdine as co-valedictorian, Malte Kramer co-founded and became CEO of Givvr, a site that allows users to convert their time into money and donate to the cause of his or her choice. Kramer founded Givvr in April 2014, the same month he graduated at the top of his class at Pepperdine. Since then, Kramer has … [Read more...] about Malte Kramer: Baller Turned CEO
COLUMN: Where Men’s Basketball Has Been and Where it Might Go
Photo by Matt Benton It was fun while it lasted, right? In a season where a great deal was accomplished throughout the past six months, the men’s basketball team’s 2014-15 season came to a conclusion in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational with a 62-45 loss to the Seattle University Redhawks in the Pacific Northwest. The Redhawks started the game off … [Read more...] about COLUMN: Where Men’s Basketball Has Been and Where it Might Go
CAJERO: Rose Hoping Third Time’s the Charm
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman said Feb. 27 that point guard Derrick Rose would undergo surgery on his right meniscus — his third knee surgery in seven NBA seasons. They estimated that Rose would be able to play in four to six weeks, giving Rose a reasonable chance of suiting up for the playoffs. Rose was the top pick in the … [Read more...] about CAJERO: Rose Hoping Third Time’s the Charm