UH Men’s Basketball

By: Kennedy Choo With 12 minutes left in the first half, senior starting center Isaac Johnson picked up two quick fouls, booking his ticket to the bench earlier than expected. The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior basketball team was clinging to a slim 17–14 lead despite a hot start, trying to hold off the UC […]

By: Kennedy Choo Fresh off claiming the Rainbow Classic crown and riding the momentum of a non-conference run where they pushed two Power Four teams to the brink, the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors are geared up for their final Big West march. And it all starts with a statement opportunity against a familiar challenger: […]

By: Kennedy Choo For the first time in 21 years, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors have won back-to-back Rainbow Classic titles, defending their crown at the longest-running preseason tournament in the country. Hawai‘i controlled the first two days of the tournament, routing Mississippi Valley State (1–5) 88–56 and Manhattan (3–2) 86–56. Senior center Isaac […]

By: Kennedy Choo After a first-round exit against seventh-seeded UCLA in 2024, Utah State center Isaac Johnson entered the portal not knowing his next move. After a two-year mission in Columbus, Ohio, Johnson started his career at the University of Oregon before moving to Logan, where he played sparingly, averaging just 8.7 minutes and 3.7 […]

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By: Kennedy Choo Day one of the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior basketball team’s six-week Fall Camp tipped off this week at the Stan Sheriff Center, marking the official start of preparations for the 2025–26 season.xz During the preseason, head coach Eran Ganot and his squad were limited to just four hours per week of […]

The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball program has officially named NBA champion and five-time Olympian Patty Mills as its new General Manager. In this newly created role, Mills will focus on student-athlete mentorship and development, as well as key areas such as recruiting, fundraising, and community engagement. A longtime resident of Hawai‘i’s North Shore, Mills […]

Interim Athletics Director Lois Manin announced Monday that Eran Ganot will return as head coach of the University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team for the 2025–26 season, the final year of his contract. “Coach Ganot and I met last week, and we are committed to supporting the men’s basketball program, staff, and student-athletes as we […]

ESPN Events announced that the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic will not take place during the 2025-26 season. The tournament, a fixture of UH men’s basketball since 2009, has faced challenges with scheduling and the rise of NIL-backed events. ESPN referred to the cancellation as a “pause,” with no timeline for its return. The event […]

On this edition of the Student Section our guests were UH Men’s Basketball’s Aaron Hunkin-Claytor & Akira Jacobs, Kamehameha Girls Basketball State Champs Nihoa Dunn & Pomai Nakakura, and ‘Iolani Boys Soccer State Champs Devin Lee & Brody Awaya. Mahalo to Raising Cane’s, HCAMP, and HawaiiUSA FCU for supporting ESPN Honolulu’s The Student Section Show!