Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsSophomore forward Nolan Taylor is heading into his second season as a Wave optimistic and excited. After a challenging season accumulating only nine wins last year, Taylor is seeking success by way of a new, more cohesive Pepperdine team in the 2017-2018 season. When asked about last season, Taylor chuckled.“That season was not fun … [Read more...] about Nolan Taylor: Striving for success on the court and in the kitchen
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Three-Person-Weave: Mark Your Calendars for These Games
Photo by Arthur Puu Sometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic’s “Three-Person Weave” series, writers Kyle Cajero, Sam Marlott and Arthur Puu share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team. This week’s edition covers the games we think you should watch. Nov. 10: at Oklahoma State - Arthur Puu Yes, … [Read more...] about Three-Person-Weave: Mark Your Calendars for These Games
WCC Preseason Power Rankings, Part Two: Stuck in the Middle
Photos from YouTube and Palm Beach Post, Image by Kyle CajeroThis is part two of a series. Read part one here.Here's where the WCC gets interesting.The middle tier of the West Coast Conference has been a revolving door: Over the past three seasons, six different institutions have graced the conference's 5 through 7 seeds. Although being in the middle of the pack has negative … [Read more...] about WCC Preseason Power Rankings, Part Two: Stuck in the Middle
WCC Preseason Power Rankings, Part Three: Introducing the Contenders
Getty Images, Author Illustration This three-part series has finally reached the summit of the West hhoast Conference. Judging by process of elimination, the BYU Cougars, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Saint Mary's Gaels and the San Francisco Dons are the only teams left in the 2017-18 preseason preview. All four of these teams could win at least 20 games this year, and all of these … [Read more...] about WCC Preseason Power Rankings, Part Three: Introducing the Contenders
The Road Ahead: “Both Feet In’s” Second Episode Inches Closer to Gametime
Screenshot from Both Feet In - Episode TwoSometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Graphic’s “Three-Person-Weave” series, Sports staff writers Kyle Cajero, Arthur Puu and Rachel Ripp discuss their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team.This week’s edition covers the second episode of "Both … [Read more...] about The Road Ahead: “Both Feet In’s” Second Episode Inches Closer to Gametime
