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Men’s Basketball Sees Influx of Players Enter the Transfer Portal

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Following the end of the 2023-24 season, seven members of the Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team have entered the transfer portal, according to the college sports and recruit website On3. The players who have entered the portal include: junior guard Houston Mallette, sophomore guard/forward Michael Ajayi, sophomore forward Jevon Porter, sophomore forward Jalen Pitre, sophomore … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Sees Influx of Players Enter the Transfer Portal

‘He Led Us Like Family’: Men’s Basketball Reflects on Playing for Lorenzo Romar

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Lorenzo Romar, former Pepperdine Men’s Basketball head coach, has concluded his tenure as head coach following the end of the 2023-24 Men’s Basketball season, Pepperdine Athletics confirmed to the Graphic. Romar coached at Pepperdine from 1996-99 and 2018-24, where he had a 117-156 record with the Waves. Former players of his said Romar has an incredible character, and they … [Read more...] about ‘He Led Us Like Family’: Men’s Basketball Reflects on Playing for Lorenzo Romar

Men’s Basketball Struggles in the Second Half Result in 86-61 loss to Gonzaga

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Pepperdine Men’s Basketball fell to the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-61 Jan. 18, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This loss puts the Waves at 9-11 on the season and 2-3 in conference play. Despite the two teams being neck and neck in the first half, the Waves weren’t able to keep up in the second half, and they fell to the Bulldogs. Sophomore forward Jevon Porter was the leading scorer for … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Struggles in the Second Half Result in 86-61 loss to Gonzaga

Jevon Porter Carries a Family Legacy While Forging His Path

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Freshman forward Jevon Porter rises up for a dunk versus Brigham Young University on Feb. 9, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Porter scored a career-high of 30 points versus the Cougars. Photo by Denver Patterson Among the freshman class on the Pepperdine Men's Basketball team, freshman forward Jevon Porter has stood out with his performances in the month of February. A game-winner … [Read more...] about Jevon Porter Carries a Family Legacy While Forging His Path

Men’s Basketball’s Valiant Effort Falls Short Versus No. 13 Gonzaga

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Pepperdine Men's Basketball sophomore guard Houston Mallette (No. 0) shoots a jump shot versus No. 13 Gonzaga on Feb. 18, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mallette led the Waves with 22 points. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine Men’s Basketball sophomore guard Houston Mallette sprinted to the left wing in transition and drilled a 3-pointer to cut No. 13 Gonzaga’s lead to just one … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball’s Valiant Effort Falls Short Versus No. 13 Gonzaga