Photo Courtesy of Brendan Lane From UCLA to Pepperdine to Sacramento to Japan — Brendan Lane (‘14) has lived the life of a basketball vagabond the past few years. Lane donned the Bruins’ powder blue and gold from 2009-11, where he averaged 1.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per game on 6 minutes of playing time. He made the move to Malibu in 2012, graduating early … [Read more...] about Waves Basketball Alumnus Takes Talents to Japan
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Waves are Ready to Ball
Photos by Marisa Padilla Blue and Orange Madness kicked off Waves Weekend with the promise of successful seasons for men and women’s basketball. ROTC students presented the flag, and four students sang the National Anthem. With that, the official season of basketball commenced. The night included Riptide-led cheers, performances from the Pom Squad and Step Team, and an … [Read more...] about Waves are Ready to Ball
Brendan Lane ’14 Wins NBA Summer League Championship
Photos Courtesy of Brendan Lane After struggling to shine as part of the UCLA men’s basketball program, Brendan Lane (’14) transferred to Pepperdine and displayed dominance on the court, averaging 13 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Following graduation, 6-foot-9 Lane snagged a workout with the Sacramento Kings. Hailing from Rocklin, California, the Kings are Lane’s … [Read more...] about Brendan Lane ’14 Wins NBA Summer League Championship
Laced up kicks give you wings
The wet shots, the hot crossovers and the scintillating trash talk — the game of basketball is an art form. Not to say that other sports aren’t equally as captivating, but I’ve hung onto hoops since first grade. When I watch players run across the hardwood (or pavement), every detail pops out at me, from the off-ball movement to the eager subs to the shoes. Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Laced up kicks give you wings
Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds
Photo by Marisa Padilla Dwyane Wade, blue and orange striped pants and rapid tweeting created a night of hyped school spirit Fans of all ages filled Firestone Fieldhouse from the floor of the court to the farthest reaches of the gym Friday night. The acapella group “Won By One” opened the festivities singing, and Waves athletes from a variety of sports came to life on the … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds