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Entering His Sophomore Campaign, Houston Mallette Looks To Grow As a Leader

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Then-first year guard Houston Mallette (No. 0) walks to the bench during a game against Gonzaga on Feb. 16, 2021, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mallette scored 25 points versus then-No. 1 Gonzaga. File photos by Lucian Himes The sound of sneakers squeaking and players shouting rang through the air on a Thursday afternoon practice at Firestone Fieldhouse. Men’s Basketball sophomore … [Read more...] about Entering His Sophomore Campaign, Houston Mallette Looks To Grow As a Leader

Blue and Orange Madness Festivities Return to Malibu

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Men's Basketball freshman guard Cord Stansberry hypes up the crowd while surrounded by the cheerleading squad and Riptide Team in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 15. Blue and Orange madness included the introductions for the men and women's basketball teams. Photos by Chloe Chan The annual Blue and Orange Madness tradition returned to Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 15. The … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness Festivities Return to Malibu

Opinion: PGM Picks March Madness Final Fours

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Art by Samantha TorreIt’s March and I’m mad.Schoolwork is piling up. The weather is either too hot or too cold. To top it all off, my March Madness bracket is hopelessly, irredeemably busted.The 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women's Basketball tournaments kicked off March 15 and 16, respectively. These two annual tournaments put the best 68 teams in college … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks March Madness Final Fours

Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign

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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

Jay Yoon Reflects on Four Years at Pepperdine

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Men's Basketball senior guard Jay Yoon looks for an open teammate versus Gonzaga on Feb. 16. Yoon said his dream is to see the 1% of Asian Americans in the NCAA grow tenfold. Photos courtesy of Jay Yoon Approximately 18.6 million Asian Americans call the United States home, which is about 7% of the United States total population. In 2019-20, athletes of Asian descent make up … [Read more...] about Jay Yoon Reflects on Four Years at Pepperdine