As a freshman he earned All-Conference honors, averaging 17.5 points, six rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He led the team in scoring with 22.4 points per game, while adding 8.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. While in high school, Pepper was a four-year letterman at Gateway Institute of Technology High. Milan A. Pepper, nicknamed Pep , was born on June 5, 1978. He is the son of Willie Davis, Sr. and Barbara Pepper.
Pepper is currently a recreation leadership major.