Photos by Zach LeA Division I athlete puts in mental and physical work to break records and win championships. However, no athlete can do it alone, and that’s where Strength and Conditioning Coach Adam Estrin comes in. Adam Estrin contributes a dedication and sense of humor that make the Waves program a place for athletes to grow and progress both mentally and physically … [Read more...] about Coach Adam Estrin Strengthens the Athletic Program
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Waves Shoot for the Stars This Season
Art by Christopher Chen With the dawn of the 2015-2016 basketball season approaching, here are answers to several basic questions about the next thirty games of Pepperdine's regular-season schedule. I only watch the NCAA Tournament, so how does the regular season schedule work? Pepperdine will play anywhere from ten to 12 games against non-conference opponents before … [Read more...] about Waves Shoot for the Stars This Season
From Firestone, With Love: Reflecting on the 2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Team
Photo by Matt BentonLast week, the Graphic’s very own John Lawlor published an article addressing not only Pepperdine’s lack of a football team, but also the deeper issue behind the student body’s apathy toward sporting events. Although this open letter isn’t about a football team, the Pepperdine Graphic or Lawlor’s wonderful op-ed piece — … [Read more...] about From Firestone, With Love: Reflecting on the 2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Team
Women’s Basketball Prepares for Victory
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsWhen talking about WCC women’s basketball, you have to consider one very important fact: the chances of a team other than Gonzaga or BYU winning the tournament or the regular season standings is very, very slim. The last time a non-Gonzaga or BYU team won the conference tournament was all the way back in 2008. Pepperdine last won the … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Prepares for Victory
Catching up with Coach Weisenberg
Photo by Matt Benton On April 23, 2013, Ryan Weisenberg became the sixth head coach in the history of Pepperdine women's basketball. This coming season will be his third year with the team. He has experience working in the NBA and WNBA, working with both the LA Lakers and Sparks and also the Houston Comets. He has also experience working with both girls' and boys' high school … [Read more...] about Catching up with Coach Weisenberg