It’s March and the madness of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball National Championship tournaments is well underway. The Graphic staff makes their picks for each tournament’s Final Four.
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Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign
The Brooklyn Nets selected Kessler Edwards No. 44 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. Edwards made his NBA debut versus the Golden State Warriors on Nov. 16, 2021, where he became the first NBA player from Pepperdine since Alex Acker.
Jay Yoon Reflects on Four Years at Pepperdine
Men’s Basketball senior guard Jay Yoon tells his story about his Korean American heritage and how he carries himself on the court every day. Being one of the few Asian Americans in college sports, Yoon said he hopes to make an impact on future Asian American athletes.
Men’s Basketball Falls to No. 1 Gonzaga 86-66
During a hard-fought game against No.1 Gonzaga, Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball Team fell behind and could not bridge the gap against the hotshot opponents, Feb. 16. The Waves hope to turn things around versus Portland on Feb. 19.
Men’s Basketball Rally Falls Short In Heartbreaking Loss to BYU
Men’s Basketball fought hard versus BYU but fell short with a score of 91-85. Freshman guard Houston Mallette had a career night with 31 points.
Men’s Basketball Loses to San Francisco 71-45
Men’s Basketball lost their sixth game two days after their thriller overtime loss to LMU. The team has another chance versus San Diego on Jan. 27.
Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
Pepperdine student-athletes have a full season after experiencing an odd year due to COVID-19. Athletes say they are excited to have a sense of normalcy.
Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Idaho State in Home Opener
Men’s Basketball won their home opener Nov. 13 against Idaho State 65-60. The team looks to take advantage of a three game home stand in the early part of the season.
The Pixel: November 2, 2020
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Episode 7: Blue and Orange Madness (Kessler Edwards, Malia Bambrick, Colbey Ross)
The SportsWaves crew enlists the help of Pepperdine basketball stars to preview the men’s and women’s seasons, play games, and more. Kessler Edwards, Malia Bambrick, and Colbey Ross join the show.
