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Former Uva Men’s Basketball Assistant Aldrich Named Pepperdine Head Coach
Griff Aldrich, with a 127-100 record at Longwood and multiple NCAA bids, is tasked with revitalizing Pepperdine Waves after a 9-23 season and long NCAA drought.
- Pepperdine University announced Thursday that it has hired Griff Aldrich as the school's new men's basketball head coach, following his tenure as associate head coach at the University of Virginia.
- During his seven seasons at Longwood University, Aldrich led the Lancers to NCAA Tournament appearances in 2022 and 2024 while compiling a 127-100 record and capturing multiple Big South titles.
- Struggling in recent seasons, Pepperdine finished 9-23 this past year and has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2002, seeking stability in the competitive West Coast Conference.
- The 51-year-old replaces Ed Schilling, who was dismissed earlier this month. Athletic director Tanner Gardner said, "We were looking for a leader who could build something meaningful and sustainable."
- Aldrich is expected to begin assembling his staff immediately to prepare for his first season in Malibu, citing the opportunity to build a program promoting "faith, academics, and excellence.
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Pepperdine is finalizing a deal to hire Virginia associate head coach Griff Aldrich as the new head coach of the Waves, ESPN reported on Thursday.
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