University of Hawai’i men’s basketball senior Noel Coleman comes across a quiet guy who does not care much about bringing attention to himself. But his production has made big noise on the court early this season, and that earned him Big West Player of the Week honors on Monday. Coleman, […]
Warriors defeat San Diego, 77-66, to win inaugural Acrisure Invitational crown
The University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team remained unbeaten and added a new tournament championship trophy to its collection with a 77-66 victory over San Diego on Saturday evening at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif. The Rainbow Warriors improved to 5-0 by defeating the Toreros before a crowd of […]
Warriors rout UT-Rio Grande Valley, 76-57
Matthue Cotton scored a game-high 23 points and fellow senior guard Noel Coleman added 17 points Friday evening to help Hawai’i blow past Texas-Rio Grande Valley, 76-57, in the first round of the Acrisure Invitational at Palm Desert, Calif. A neutral site crowd of 735 at Acrisure Arena watched Bernardo […]
Warriors face this season’s first ‘road test’ Friday versus Texas-Rio Grande Valley
In this non-conventional start to the 2023-24 season, the University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team now finds itself on a first “road trip” in a California desert resort area known more for golf courses, spas and the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. But on this Thanksgiving weekend, Greater Palm Springs […]
Warriors thankful, but still not fully satisfied after 70-61 victory over Northern Arizona
Kansas, the No. 1-ranked team in the nation, did not play its best basketball on Tuesday in SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center, and lost to No. 4 Marquette. On that same colorful Maui Invitational court less than three hours later, home team Hawai’i also did not play its […]
Warriors embracing ‘feature game’ status versus Northern Arizona
When a reporter noted that SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center will be the “center of the basketball universe” this week, University of Hawai’i men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot replied, “It’s always the center of basketball universe.” He was only half joking. For Ganot and the 2-0 Warriors, their […]
Warriors shoot past Niagara, 92-73
Taking full advantage of its last-minute “bonus game” opportunity, Hawai’i shot past visiting Niagara, 92-73, Thursday night in nonconference men’s basketball action. A sparse but lively “WhiteOut” crowd of 1,862 in SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center watched Noel Coleman score a game-high 21 points and JoVon McClanahan and […]
Warriors looking to slow down Niagara
The University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team’s first opponent this season was UH Hilo, a familiar intrastate rival that makes the 55-minute plane ride to O’ahu on a regular basis. The Warriors’ next opponent has never played UH, and has crossed four time zones over more than 4,500 miles on […]
Warriors deny UH Hilo in opener, 82-66
The win was worth the wait for the University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team Tuesday night, as the Warriors denied visiting intrastate rival UH Hilo, 82-66, in their long-awaited season opener. A mellow but appreciative crowd of 1,796 in SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center watched senior forward Justin […]
Warriors open ’23-’24 season vs. UH Hilo
Better late than never … the University of Hawai’i will finally open its 2023-24 men’s basketball season at 7 p.m. Tuesday versus visiting intrastate rival UH Hilo. The home game in SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center comes a week after the season opener for most teams, including Hilo, […]