The University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team added more depth to its roster with the addition of three additional transfers as head coach Eran Ganot recently announced the signings of Dre Bullock, Isaac Finlinson and Isaiah Kerr.
Bullock, a 6-foot-6 guard, averaged 12.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals for South Dakota this past season, including a 31-point outing against NCAA Tournament participant Omaha.
Kerr (6-3 guard) played the last two seasons at Chico State, including an outstanding 2024-25 campaign in which he earned first-team all-conference honors while helping lead the Wildcats to 24 wins and a berth into the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Finlinson (6-8 forward) was named the 2024-25 NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Year while averaging 18.7 points per game for a Snow College squad that went 32-2 on the season.
Here is a closer look at the three newest Warriors, per the UH Athletics Web site:
Dre Bullock | G | 6-6 | 190 | Franklinton, N.C. (South Dakota)
Spent three seasons at the DI level after starting his collegiate career in junior college … averaged 12.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game for South Dakota this past season … scored double-figures 18 times for the Coyotes … poured in a career-high 31 points against eventual conference champions and NCAA Tournament team Omaha.
Prior to South Dakota, played at Niagara where he appeared in 32 games with nine starts in 2023-24 …averaged 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds, while shooting 54 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc … scored a then-career-high 26 points against against Quinnipiac.
Spent the 2022-23 season at Louisiana Tech, appearing in 29 games off the bench.
Attended Triton College and Angelina College before competing at the Division I level …. named first team all-region while at Angelina.
Ganot on Bullock: “We’re extremely excited to welcome Dre to our ‘ohana. He’s an explosive athlete who plays well in transition and is a strong finisher with the ability to play above the rim and get to the free throw line. He’s a proven three-point shooter and also has the capacity to disrupt teams on the defense end. With his exciting brand of basketball, Dre is sure to become a fan favorite.”
Isaac Finlinson | F | 6-8 | 185 | St. George, Utah (Snow College)
Named the 2024-25 NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Year for Snow College in Utah … also named the JUCO Jam Media National Player of the Year and the NABC Player of the Year for 2025 … led the Badgers to a 32-2 record … led the team in scoring with 18.7 points per game on 52 percent shooting, while averaged 6.6 rebounds … scored 20-plus points in 14 games, including three 30-point performances … scored in double figures in 30 of 34 games … averaged 22.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in the Region 18 Championship … named the Scenic West Athletic Conference Player of the Year and selected to the NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball All-America First Team.
In his first season at Snow, appeared in all 28 games in 2023-24, averaging 13.3 points and 4.6 rebounds on 53 percent shooting.
Spent first collegiate season at Utah Tech, redshirting in 2022-23.
Led Dixie (St. George, Utah) High School to the 2020 4A State Championship title … averaged 21.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.0 steals as a high school senior.
Ganot on Finlinson: “Ike is a great addition to an already exciting roster. His efficiency and ability to score on offense were unmatched in JUCO basketball. He’s earned all the top junior college accolades someone can receive and did it on the best team in the country. We look for him to continue his winning ways and help elevate our program.”
Isaiah Kerr | G | 6-3 | 185 | Palo Alto, Calif. | Chico State
Started all 29 games he appeared in as a sophomore at Chico State in 2024-25 … averaged 13.2 points and 4.1 rebounds … scored double figures in 20 games, including four 20-plus points scoring performances … helped lead the Wildcats to 24 wins and the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament … named to the All-CCAA First Team.
Appeared in all 30 games off the bench as a redshirt freshman in 2023-24.
Started his collegiate career at Montana, redshirting during the 2022-23 season.
Rated as a Top-10 high school senior in California by Prep Hoops and the No. 2 combo guard in Northern California while leading Saint Francis (Mountainview) High School to a 2021 CCS D2 title.
Ganot on Kerr: “Isaiah is a dynamic guard who can play multiple positions with his size and athletic ability. He’s tough, plays with passion on both ends of the floor and is a winner having led Chico State to two straight NCAA (Tournament) appearances. Isaiah’s high character and leadership qualities fit well into our culture and we look forward to the impact he’ll make.”
HAWAI’I 2025-26 Signees
Dre Bullock | G | 6-6 | 190 | Franklinton, N.C. | South Dakota
Hunter Carter | G | 6-5 | 190 | Tacoma, Wash. | Rosemary Anderson Prep
Tanner Cuff | G | 6-7 | 210 | American Fork, Utah | Evansville
Hunter Erickson | G | 6-3 | 200 | Provo, Utah | Utah
Isaac Finlinson | F | 6-8 | 185 | St. George, Utah | Snow College
Isaac Johnson | C | 7-0 | 225 | American Fork, Utah | Utah State
Isaiah Kerr | G | 6-3 | 185 | Palo Alto, Calif. | Chico State