Freshman guard Anto Balian (left), sophomore guard Styles Phipps (middle) and redshirt sophomore forward Pavle Stošic (right) playing against each other during practice Oct. 21 in Firestone Fieldhouse. The season begins Nov. 3 in Firestone Fieldhouse against Life Pacific. Photos by Ava Walton
With the 2025-26 season officially underway, the Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team is entering a defining chapter under second-year Head Coach Ed Schilling. With a roster built to fit his system and a returning core that includes leadership voices like redshirt junior guard David Mager, the Waves are focused on building something stronger and more sustainable.