Photos by Arthur PuuPepperdine University hosted the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship West Regional at Staples Center from March 22 to 24. For some of Pepperdine's sport administration majors, the event was an opportunity to volunteer and get hands-on experience in different departments of the sports industry.Pepperdine is in a partnership with AEG, Staples … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Sports Administration Students Volunteer at 2018 NCAA West Regional
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With Confidence and Clutch Shots, Colbey Ross Gives Men’s Basketball a Bright Future
Photos by Arthur Puu Freshman guard Colbey Ross leads with a subtle swagger. Ross leads by example, letting his play do the talking as Men's Basketball's starting point guard. From the opening tip to late-game situations, one thing is certain: Ross is always locked in his zone. “I have confidence in myself because I know how much work I’ve put in to the game, … [Read more...] about With Confidence and Clutch Shots, Colbey Ross Gives Men’s Basketball a Bright Future
Lorenzo Romar Returns as New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Photo by Christian Petersen, Getty Images Pepperdine Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Arizona’s Lorenzo Romar as its next head coach, according to a statement released on Monday, Mar. 12. Romar, 59, is serving on Sean Miller’s coaching staff as the Associate Head Coach after serving as the head coach of University of Washington from 2002 to 2017. He will … [Read more...] about Lorenzo Romar Returns as New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Men’s Basketball Ends Regular Season with Home Win Over Portland
Photo by Arthur Puu Pepperdine Men's Basketball snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 75-64 home win over Portland on Saturday, Feb. 24. Sophomore forward Kameron Edwards finished the night with 22 points, including a career-high five three pointers, with nine rebounds. "It's great to finish the season off with a much-needed win," Edwards said. "We came out in the … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Ends Regular Season with Home Win Over Portland
Pepperdine Relieves Marty Wilson of His Duties, but Signals the Start of a Slow Rebuild
Photo by Arthur Puu When I think of Pepperdine's decision to not renew Marty Wilson's contract next season, I think of the closing scene of "The Graduate." Dustin Hoffman's character successfully persuades Katherine Ross's character to spurn her future husband at the altar. Caught up in the moment, the young lovers run out of the chapel, board a bus and ride away from the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relieves Marty Wilson of His Duties, but Signals the Start of a Slow Rebuild
