Junior center Victor Ohia Obioha swings from the rim after a victorious dunk in the first half versus the University of Portland in Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 16. Ohia Obioha scored 7 points in an 80–65 Waves victory. Photos by Ali LevensDespite only holding one full–team practice in the the span of nearly a month, Pepperdine Men's Basketball notched its first … [Read more...] about Edwards, Men’s Basketball Handle Portland in WCC Home Opener
Jan Zidek
Veteran Men’s Basketball Primed for Breakout
Head Coach Lorenzo Romar intently watches a bubble practice in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 22. Romar and his staff needed to conduct most of their offseason training virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of Ricky Davis, Pepperdine Athletics After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic robbed them of the chance to play postseason basketball for the first time in … [Read more...] about Veteran Men’s Basketball Primed for Breakout
Heritage, Heart and Hoops: Jan Zidek’s Journey to Pepperdine University
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe Kingdome Arena in Seattle, Washington. The year is 1995. A 40,000-person crowd filled to the brim. A one-seed versus a two-seed. This is what the curtain call of The Big Dance, or NCAA Basketball Tournament is all about. After being just a one-point game at the half, top-ranked UCLA outlasted Arkansas by a score of 89-78 and won the … [Read more...] about Heritage, Heart and Hoops: Jan Zidek’s Journey to Pepperdine University
Blue and Orange Madness Kicks Off Hoops Season
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics | Sophomore forward Andre Ball clears teammate Jay Yoon and two other teammates on his first dunk of the 2019 Blue and Orange Madness slam dunk contest. Both Pepperdine basketball programs launched their 2019–2020 seasons Oct. 11 in Firestone Fieldhouse with a display of bright lights and thrilling theatrics. Though still about a … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness Kicks Off Hoops Season