2019–20 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball team

The 2019–20 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball team represented Pepperdine University during the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Waves were led by head coach Lorenzo Romar, in the second season of his second stint after coaching the Waves from 1996 to 1999. They played their home games at the Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California as members of the West Coast Conference.[1] They finished the season 16–16, 8–8 in WCC play to finish in sixth place. They defeated Santa Clara in the second round of the WCC Tournament before losing in the third round to Saint Mary's.

2019–20 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball
ConferenceWest Coast Conference
2019–20 record16–16 (8–8 WCC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaFirestone Fieldhouse
2019–20 West Coast Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 2 Gonzaga †15–1 .938  31–2  .939
No. 14 BYU13–3 .813  24–8  .750
Saint Mary's11–5 .688  26–8  .765
Pacific11–5 .688  23–10  .697
San Francisco9–7 .563  22–12  .647
Pepperdine8–8 .500  16–16  .500
Santa Clara6–10 .375  20–13  .606
Loyola Marymount4–12 .250  11–21  .344
San Diego2–14 .125  9–23  .281
Portland1–15 .063  9–23  .281
† 2020 WCC Tournament winner
As of January 29, 2021; Rankings from AP Poll

Previous season

The Waves finished the 2018–19 season 16–18, 8–10 in WCC play to finish in eighth place. They defeated Pacific, Loyola Marymount, and San Francisco to advance to the semifinals of the WCC Tournament were they were defeated by Gonzaga.[2]

Offseason

Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason for departure
Darnell Dunn12F6'6"205SeniorKinston, NCGraduated
Eric Cooper Jr.21G6'3"190RS SeniorOntario, CAGraduated
Kaijae Yee-Stephens32G6'1"190RS SophomoreSanta Cruz, CALeft the team due to personal reasons
Erik Mailliard33C6'10"210RS FreshmanDallas, TXWalk-on; left the team due to personal reasons
M. J. Cage35F6'10"225JuniorSanta Ana, CALeft the team due to personal reasons

Incoming transfers
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious school
Skylar Chavez33G/F6'5"195JuniorSan Anselmo, CAJunior college transferred from Santa Rosa JC

Recruiting class of 2019
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Majok Deng
SF		 Tucson, AZ Salpointe Catholic High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Dec 20, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 70
Sedrick Altman
SG		 Rialto, CA Colony High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 160 lb (73 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Jan Zidek
PF		 Czech Republic 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) N/A  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: nr   Rivals: nr  ESPN: nr
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Pepperdine Waves 2019 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com.
  • "2019 Pepperdine Waves Basketball Commits". Scout.com.
  • "ESPN 2019 Pepperdine Waves Basketball recruits". ESPN.com.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com.
  • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

    Recruiting class of 2020

    Roster
    2019–20 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
    G 0 Sedrick Altman 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg) FrColony HS Rialto, CA
    G 1 Robbie Skead (W) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg) SrRamapo HS Wyckoff, NJ
    G 2 Darryl Polk Jr. 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)155 lb (70 kg) SoLong Beach Poly HS Long Beach, CA
    G 3 Michael Wexler (W) 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)175 lb (79 kg) RS SoBenilde-St. Margaret's School Plymouth, MN
    G 4 Colbey Ross 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg) JrEaglecrest HS Aurora, CO
    G 5 Jade' Smith 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)175 lb (79 kg) JrSt. Joseph Notre Dame HS Oakland, CA
    F 10 Andre Ball 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)190 lb (86 kg) SoChino Hills HS Chino Hills, CA
    G/F 11 Keith Smith 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)205 lb (93 kg) RS JrRainier Beach HS
    Oregon    		 Seattle, WA
    G 14 Jay Yoon (W) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg) SoArcadia HS Arcadia, CA
    F 15 Kessler Edwards 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)200 lb (91 kg) SoEtiwanda HS Rancho Cucamonga, CA
    F 20 Kameron Edwards 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)230 lb (104 kg) RS SrEtiwanda HS Rancho Cucamonga, CA
    G 22 Majok Deng 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg) FrSalpointe Catholic HS Tucson, AZ
    F 25 Everett Perrot (W) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)215 lb (98 kg) RS FrChristian Brothers HS Elk Grove, CA
    F 31 Jan Zidek 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)230 lb (104 kg) FrGymnasium Ota Pavel Prague, Czech Republic
    G 33 Skylar Chavez 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)185 lb (84 kg) JrDrake HS
    Santa Rosa JC    		 Woodacre, CA
    C 34 Victor Ohia Obioha 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)205 lb (93 kg) SoHillcrest HS Owerri, Nigeria
    C 50 Jackson Stormo 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)250 lb (113 kg) SoSan Marcos HS Santa Barabra, CA
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Roster

    Schedule and results
    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Non conference regular season
    November 5, 2019*
    7:00 pm, P12N    		 at California L 71–87  0–1
    		  19 – Ross  4 – 4 tied  7 – Ross  Haas Pavilion (3,780)
    Berkeley, CA
    November 9, 2019*
    5:00 pm    		 UC Irvine W 77–73  1–1
    		  21 – Ka. Edwards  10 – Ka. Edwards  8 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,475)
    Malibu, CA
    November 12, 2019*
    7:00 pm    		 at Cal State Northridge W 94–82  2–1
    		  22 – Tied  15 – Ke. Edwards  12 – Ross  Matadome (1,321)
    Northridge, CA
    November 16, 2019*
    5:30 pm, ESPN3    		 at Abilene Christian W 73–69  3–1
    		  22 – Ross  8 – Ke. Edwards  6 – Ross  Moody Coliseum (2,553)
    Abilene, TX
    November 19, 2019*
    6:00 pm, P12N    		 at USC L 84–91  3–2
    		  38 – Ross  6 – Ross  3 – Ross  Galen Center (2,139)
    Los Angeles, CA
    November 23, 2019*
    7:00 pm    		 Sacramento State L 72–77  3–3
    		  20 – Ka. Edwards  11 – Ke. Edwards  6 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (600)
    Malibu, CA
    November 28, 2019*
    8:00 pm, ESPN2    		 vs. No. 14 Arizona
    Wooden Legacy quarterfinals    		 L 91–93  3–4
    		  21 – Ka. Edwards  9 – Smith  9 – Ross  Anaheim Arena (1,574)
    Anaheim, CA
    November 29, 2019*
    6:00 pm, ESPNews    		 vs. UCF
    Wooden Legacy consolation 2nd round    		 L 65–78  3–5
    		  21 – Ke. Edwards  6 – Ke. Edwards  12 – Ross  Anaheim Arena 
    Anaheim, CA
    December 1, 2019*
    3:30 pm, ESPNU    		 vs. Providence
    Wooden Legacy 7th place game    		 L 77–80  3–6
    		  29 – Ross  10 – Ka. Edwards  6 – Polk Jr.  Anaheim Arena 
    Anaheim, CA
    December 6, 2019*
    6:00 pm    		 Idaho State W 77–65  4–6
    		  23 – Ke. Edwards  12 – Ke. Edwards  8 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,150)
    Malibu, CA
    December 14, 2019*
    5:00 pm    		 Central Arkansas W 92–79  5–6
    		  30 – Ke. Edwards  12 – Ke. Edwards  8 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (835)
    Malibu, CA
    December 17, 2019*
    7:00 pm    		 Portland State W 77–71  6–6
    		  31 – Ross  12 – Ka. Edwards  5 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (745)
    Malibu, CA
    December 21, 2019*
    1:00 pm    		 Northern Arizona W 75–73  7–6
    		  27 – Ross  9 – Ke. Edwards  6 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (801)
    Malibu, CA
    December 28, 2019*
    6:00 pm    		 at San Jose State L 68–83  7–7
    		  19 – Ka. Edwards  7 – Altman  11 – Ross  Provident Credit Union Event Center (1,333)
    San Jose, CA
    WCC regular season
    January 2, 2020
    7:00 pm    		 Pacific L 56–59  7–8
    (0–1)    		  15 – Ross  7 – Tied  4 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,015)
    Malibu, CA
    January 4, 2020
    7:00 pm, ESPN2    		 at No. 1 Gonzaga L 70–75  7–9
    (0–2)    		  24 – Ross  10 – Ka. Edwards  10 – Ross  McCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)
    Spokane, WA
    January 11, 2020
    7:00 pm    		 at San Diego W 85–78  8–9
    (1–2)    		  23 – Ka. Edwards  8 – Ka. Edwards  7 – Ross  Jenny Craig Pavilion (1,490)
    San Diego, CA
    January 16, 2020
    6:00 pm, SPECSN    		 Loyola Marymount W 75–67  9–9
    (2–2)    		  20 – Ross  8 – Ke. Edwards  8 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,474)
    Malibu, CA
    January 18, 2020
    1:00 pm, CBSSN    		 Saint Mary's L 69–78  9–10
    (2–3)    		  24 – Ross  9 – Ka. Edwards  6 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,219)
    Malibu, CA
    January 23, 2020
    7:00 pm    		 at Santa Clara W 90–86 OT 10–10
    (3–3)    		  24 – Ross  14 – Ka. Edwards  9 – Ross  Leavey Center (1,914)
    Santa Clara, CA
    January 25, 2020
    5:00 pm    		 Portland W 80–69  11–10
    (4–3)    		  24 – Chavez  8 – Ka. Edwards  7 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,315)
    Malibu, CA
    January 30, 2020
    5:30 pm, CBSSN    		 at BYU L 80–107  11–11
    (4–4)    		  20 – Ka. Edwards  7 – Ohia Obioha  7 – Ross  Marriott Center (10,989)
    Provo, UT
    February 1, 2020
    3:00 pm, SPECSN    		 at Loyola Marymount W 68–67 OT 12–11
    (5–4)    		  27 – Ka. Edwards  5 – Tied  7 – Ross  Gersten Pavilion (1,427)
    Los Angeles, CA
    February 6, 2020
    7:00 pm    		 Santa Clara W 91–77  13–11
    (6–4)    		  23 – Ross  9 – Tied  9 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,349)
    Malibu, CA
    February 8, 2020
    7:00 pm    		 at Pacific L 78–79  13–12
    (6–5)    		  28 – Ross  9 – Ke. Edwards  5 – Ross  Alex G. Spanos Center (2,707)
    Stockton, CA
    February 13, 2020
    8:00 pm, SPECSN    		 San Diego W 72–69  14–12
    (7–5)    		  21 – Ross  9 – Altman  8 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (1,275)
    Malibu, CA
    February 15, 2020
    7:00 pm, ESPN    		 No. 2 Gonzaga L 77–89  14–13
    (7–6)    		  23 – Ross  8 – Ke. Edwards  6 – Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (3,104)
    Malibu, CA
    February 20, 2020
    6:00 pm, SPECSN    		 at Portland W 66–59  15–13
    (8–6)    		  30 – Ross  14 – Ross  5 – Ross  Chiles Center (1,679)
    Portland, OR
    February 22, 2020
    3:00 pm, SPECSN    		 at San Francisco L 61–63 OT 15–14
    (8–7)    		  20 – Ross  11 – Ke. Edwards  7 – Ross  War Memorial Gymnasium (2,937)
    San Francisco, CA
    February 29, 2020
    3:00 pm, CBSSN    		 No. 17 BYU L 64–81  15–15
    (8–8)    		  24 –  Ke. Edwards  11 –  Ke. Edwards  7 –  Ross  Firestone Fieldhouse (3,104)
    Malibu, CA
    WCC Tournament
    March 6, 2020
    8:00 pm, BYUtv    		 (6) vs. (7) Santa Clara
    Second round    		 W 84–73  16–15
    		  21 – Ka. Edwards  16 – Ka. Edwards  8 – Ross  Orleans Arena (3,850)
    Paradise, NV
    March 7, 2020
    9:00 pm, ESPN2    		 (6) vs. (3) Saint Mary's
    Third round    		 L 82–89 2OT 16–16
    		  43 – Ross  10 – Ke. Edwards  5 – Ross  Orleans Arena (4,350)
    Paradise, NV
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
    All times are in Pacific Time.

    Source:[3]

    References
    1. "Pepperdine Basketball: 2019-20 season preview for the Waves". Busting Brackets. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
    2. Maupin, Will (2019-03-12). "WCC Semifinal Recap: Luck runs out for the underdogs against Gonzaga and Saint Mary's". Mid-Major Madness. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
    3. "2019-20 Men's Basketball Schedule". pepperdinewaves.com.
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