WCC Basketball power rankings: Gonzaga, San Francisco on top of early season list

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RENO, NV – NOVEMBER 09: Jahlil Tripp #0 of the Pacific Tigers works to get around Cody Martin #11 of the Nevada Wolf Pack during a play in the second half at Lawlor Events Center on November 9, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images) /

8) Pacific Tigers (6-4)

Perhaps the most balanced team in the bottom half of the WCC, the Pacific Tigers have 11 players averaging over 10 minutes per game, with 5 of them scoring in double-digits. Pacific is incredibly difficult to place due to their complete lack of any intrigue so far this season. They rank in the middle of the country in both offense and defense, and no players have emerged as a true go-to option.

As was the case last year, the Tigers have created their offense by getting to the rim. Lafayette Dorsey, Roberton Gallinat, Anthony Townes and Jahlil Tripp lead the team in scoring and all shoot over 48% from inside the three-point line. If not for turnovers and lack of rim protection, the Tigers could be much higher on this list.

7) Pepperdine Waves (5-2)

Although he has been in Malibu less than a year, Lorenzo Romar has already left his mark on the Waves, putting together an excellent scoring offense and less than stellar defense. Despite missing Kameron Edwards for four games, Pepperdine has gotten off to an impressive 5-2 start, averaging 85 points per game in the progress.

As expected, sophomore guard Colbey Ross has been one of the most exciting players to watch on the west coast. Ross, who has yet to get in any sort of rhythm from deep, is averaging 19.3 points and 6.4 assist. Once Ross finds his stroke, and Edwards returns, the Waves could surprise some of the WCC’s top teams. Their incredible three-point shooting makes them a threat to win on any given night.