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   <title>Griff Aldrich Named Pepperdine Head Men's Basketball Coach</title>
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   <description>A proven program builder with a track record of leading turnarounds and guiding teams to NCAA tournament appearances at multiple institutions—including most recently as associate head coach at the University of Virginia—Aldrich will usher in a new era of Waves basketball in Malibu.</description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:45:56 -0800</pubDate>
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