In a statement, the Christian university in Malibu says the logo in the show “bears a striking resemblance in branding to Pepperdine’s longstanding and well-known Waves athletics program.

Located in the sunny Malibu, California, Pepperdine is known for its clean blue and orange hue, its timeless "Waves" logo and the ever-special number 37. But, what was once a staple to Pepperdine is ...

The “Waves” is also the name that Pepperdine University has used for its sports teams, including basketball, since the school opened in Los Angeles in 1937. Pepperdine owns three WAVES-based ...

In a statement, the Christian university in Malibu says the logo in the show “bears a striking resemblance in branding to Pepperdine’s longstanding and well-known Waves athletics program.