Men’s Basketball Head Coach Lorenzo Romar is leaving Pepperdine at the end of Men's Basketball, a University official confirmed to the Graphic. The Waves are currently 12-19 and will play the WCC championships against Pacific on March 7. “Lorenzo Romar has been a valued member of the Pepperdine community for the last six seasons and a total of nine seasons overall as head … [Read more...] about Lorenzo Romar to Leave Pepperdine at End of Season
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Men’s Basketball Struggles in the Second Half Result in 86-61 loss to Gonzaga
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
Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA
Lewis officially signed with the Lakers on July 9, to a four-year contract, according to a report by Khobi Price on Twitter. Lewis made his NBA Summer League debut July 3, against the Heat, according to USA Today. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Max Lewis, former Pepperdine Men’s Basketball sophomore forward, with the 40th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft according to the NBA. Lewis … [Read more...] about Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA
Jevon Porter Carries a Family Legacy While Forging His Path
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
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