WCC Power Rankings, December 16th
By Josh Horton
Jan 21, 2012, Malibu, CA, USA; Pepperdine Waves coach Marty Wilson reacts during the game against the BYU Cougars at Firestone Fieldhouse. BYU defeated Pepperdine 77-64. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
9. Pepperdine
Last Week: 7
Record: 6-5
RPI: 202
KenPom: 201
PPG: 73.9
RPG: 35.5
FG%: .504
This Past Week: L @ Washington State
Pepperdine is an interesting team to analyze.
With so many new faces, the Waves were not expected to do much in the WCC this season. However, with wins over teams like Denver and UC Irvine, the Waves have shown the potential to possibly contend with some of the recent powerhouses in the WCC.
Newcomers Brendan Lane, Jeremy Major and Malcolm Brooks are a large reason why. If these players improve as the season goes on, the Waves could be a dangerous team moving forward.