Pepperdine announced Ed Schilling as the new Men’s Basketball head coach April 2. Schilling spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach for Grand Canyon University.
“Throughout his decorated tenure at GCU and in the years prior, Coach Schilling has demonstrated the highest levels of leadership in player development and preparedness for the rigors of collegiate and professional basketball,” wrote Pepperdine president Jim Gash in a message to the community. “His extensive coaching experience throughout his career has exemplified the visionary leadership, strategic thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence required to navigate the world of college athletics.