Kessler Edwards (No. 14) shoots a floater against the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 28 in the Barclay's Center. The Brooklyn Nets selected Edwards as the No. 44 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Photos courtesy of Nathaniel S. Butler via Getty ImagesIn his journey from role player at Pepperdine Men's Basketball program to a rising star with the Brooklyn Nets, Kessler Edwards turned … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign
Kelley Larsen
Where Are They Now?: Kelley Larsen Eyes the Olympics
Beach volleyball player Kelley Larsen (left) serves the ball during a professional match in Switzerland. After a decorated career at Pepperdine, Larsen became a consistent performer on both the AVP and international pro circuits. Photos courtesy of Kelley LarsenWhen Kelley Larsen arrived at Pepperdine as a student-athlete in 2010, she hoped, like many student–athletes, to … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Kelley Larsen Eyes the Olympics
Life’s a Beach at No. 1
Photo by Meriel Peterson The defending national champion sand volleyball team landed the top spot, ranking No. 1 in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) and Dig Magazine Collegiate Sand Volleyball preseason polls. The Waves are 5-1 on the season with wins over Loyola Marymount, Florida State, Texas Christian University, CSU Bakersfield and Grand Canyon … [Read more...] about Life’s a Beach at No. 1
Volleyball bumps wins
Women’s volleyball (2-2, 8-4) finished the weekend with two victories under its belt, defeating Portland and Gonzaga. The team began the weekend with its first conference victory of the season, a 3-2 win over Portland Thursday night. Although there was no clear leader in the first four sets, the Waves were able to pull themselves together to take the final set, winning … [Read more...] about Volleyball bumps wins