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Nolan Taylor: Striving for success on the court and in the kitchen

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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

WCC Preseason Power Rankings, Part Two: Stuck in the Middle

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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

Blue & Orange Madness Kicks off Basketball Season

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Photos by Sherry Yang Pepperdine Men's and Women's Basketball took center court Friday night with the annual Blue and Orange Madness showcase to kick off Waves Weekend. From high-flying dunks to half court heaves, coronation of kings and queens and dancers grooving the night away, Firestone Fieldhouse was filled with lots of blue, orange and Pepperdine spirit. But … [Read more...] about Blue & Orange Madness Kicks off Basketball Season

Three-Man Weave: BYwho?

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Photos by Milan Loiacono Sometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic’s “Three Man Weave” series, writers Kyle Cajero, Arthur Puu and special guest Alex Rant share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team. This week’s edition covers Pepperdine’s fourth straight home win against the BYU Cougars. 30 for 30: … [Read more...] about Three-Man Weave: BYwho?