UH Men’s Basketball

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!

Friday, July 26, 2024 Local University of Hawai‘i basketball players and coaches from both the men’s and wāhine teams partnered with the aio fellows to host a special basketball clinic for the children of Kahauiki Village last Friday.  The clinic provided Kahauiki Village children the opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals from experienced university players and […]

The eight-team field for the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic will feature Charlotte, College of Charleston, Hawai’i, Loyola Chicago, Murray State, Nebraska, Oakland and Oregon State. The 15th edition of the ESPN Events men’s college basketball tournament will be Dec. 22, 23 and 25 at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. Field Highlights  Each team will compete in one game per […]

Braddahhood Grindz is hosting it’s third year of their NIL program at Giovanni Pastrami in a spirited show of support for the University of Hawai’i Men’s Basketball team. The event was joyous and energetic; however it was also a chance for athletes to connect with local business leaders and learn from them. There was a […]

The Hawai’i Basketball team honored and celebrated our seniors with a win against CSU Bakersfield to clinch the third seed in the 2024 Big West Tournament! Listen in and watch as the legend Bobby Curran calls his last University of Hawai’i game!

A career of broadcasting play-by-play for the University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Basketball team comes to an end after 30+ years. ESPN Honolulu’s Bobby Curran called his final game on Senior Night as the Rainbow Warriors defeated CSU Bakersfield handily, 74-57. At Halftime, the crowd rose to their feet as the University of Hawaii paid tribute […]

From towering dunks to life’s journey beyond the court, get ready for a candid and heartwarming ride that celebrates curiosity and athleticism. Check out this episode of Little Keiki Ask Big Questions as 9-year-olds Xander Wakita and Micah Ige interview the 7′ 1” University of Hawaii sophomore basketball player from Ngayene Daour, Senegal, Mor Seck! […]