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
Lorenzo Romar
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
Ross Returns for a Senior Season
Pepperdine senior point guard Colbey Ross pounds the rock and directs the offense in a Nov. 9, 2019, victory over UC Irvine. Ross decided to return to Pepperdine for his final season of eligibility rather than enter the NBA Draft. File photoPoint guard Colbey Ross, Pepperdine’s all-time assist leader and virtually its all-time points leader is foregoing the NBA Draft and … [Read more...] about Ross Returns for a Senior Season
Waves in Vegas: 10 Things to Know about the WCC Basketball Tournament
Redshirt senior guard Paige Fecske eyes a Loyola Marymount defender in a Jan. 18 home game at Firestone Fieldhouse. Fecske is one of eight Waves playing in their final West Coast Conference tournament this weekend. File photo For the 12th-consecutive year, West Coast Conference (WCC) basketball invades the desert of Las Vegas for its brand of March Madness. Beginning … [Read more...] about Waves in Vegas: 10 Things to Know about the WCC Basketball Tournament
Gonzaga Outlasts Pepperdine in Conference Battle
Fifth-year forward Kameron Edwards drives down the lane. Photos by Taylor GatherFor the third time this season, Pepperdine Men's Basketball went shot-for-shot with one of the best teams in the country. While the Waves lost by 12, the game hung in the balance for the entirety of the first and the majority of the second half. Earlier this season, Pepperdine was just a Colbey Ross … [Read more...] about Gonzaga Outlasts Pepperdine in Conference Battle