Asbury, Local Coaches Preview 2009 Season

To watch the bulk of Tom Asbury's comments at the Southern California Tipoff Luncheon, please click on the above video player.

Oct. 14, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Pepperdine's Tom Asbury and basketball coaches from 13 Division I schools ranging from San Diego to San Luis Obispo gathered on Wednesday at the L.A. Athletic Club for the annual Tipoff Luncheon.

Each coach took a few minutes to talk about their teams to the audience, which included boosters and media. Most coaches also used their time to poke some light-hearted fun at their counterparts. Age, hair (or lack thereof) and cooking prowess were some of the targets.

To listen to Coach Asbury's comments, click on the attached video.

The L.A. Athletic Club is home to the Wooden Award, and many coaches acknowledged the fact that it was John Wooden's 99th birthday today.

The Pepperdine men's and women's basketball teams get their first public showing this Friday night (Oct. 16) in the annual "Blue & Orange Madness" at 8:45 p.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse. Fans that are unable to attend can watch the game for free on the Wave Casts player.