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Opinion: How ‘Linsanity’ Sparked Hope In Asian American Hoopers

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On Sept. 20, HBO Max announced the development of a documentary detailing the rise of then-New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. With Lin’s journey to superstardom, the Knicks were able to squeeze into the playoffs as the No.7 seed. The documentary is set to release Oct. 11, and I, for one, will sign up for HBO Max just for that reason. "Linsanity" is one of the best types of … [Read more...] about Opinion: How ‘Linsanity’ Sparked Hope In Asian American Hoopers

S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)

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Editor’s note: This episode mentions Deshaun Watson's pending grand jury case. Since recording the episode, the grand jury decided not to pursue charges in the nine criminal complaints against Watson.SportsWaves is back after spring break, and there is plenty of pro and collegiate sports action to discuss. The battle for NBA Most Valuable Player is heating up, and trades … [Read more...] about S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)

Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73

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Junior forward Jan Zidek takes a contested shot from the three-point line Feb. 24. The Waves lost to the Broncos 89-73. Photos by Ryan Bough Pepperdine Men's Basketball (7-21) lost their fifth straight conference game to Santa Clara University (19-10) on Feb. 24 with a score of 89-73. The Waves came off of a nail-biting loss to Portland going into the matchup. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73

Blue and Orange Madness Returns to Malibu

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Men's basketball freshman forward Maxwell Lewis throws down a dunk during the Blue and Orange Madness. Freshman guard Houston Mallette said this was his favorite part of the night. Photos by Denver PattersonBlue and Orange Madness tradition returned to Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 8. The night's festivities included introductions for both men's and women's basketball teams, a … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness Returns to Malibu

Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame

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Freshman guard Malachy Caffrey smiles in a Pepperdine Men's Basketball photo shoot Nov. 1. Caffrey, who is from Yakima, Wash., said it was his goal to play Division I basketball.Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Sports are in freshman guard Malachy Caffrey’s blood.A Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team walk-on, Caffrey said he has grown up with … [Read more...] about Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame