https://hawaiiathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athleticsen-us60https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-basketball-uh-reaches-agreement-with-head-coach-eran-ganot.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-basketball-uh-reaches-agreement-with-head-coach-eran-ganot.aspxMen's Basketball

HONOLULU – University of Hawai'i Athletics Director Matt Elliott announced an agreement in principle on a contract extension for men's basketball head coach Eran Ganot. Both parties are working to finalize the formal agreement in the near future, ensuring the continued leadership of one of the program's most successful coaches.]]>Eran Ganot ExtensionTue, 7 Apr 2026 12:40:00 274943https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-places-two-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-places-two-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxMen's Basketball

HONOLULU — A pair of Rainbow Warriors were named to the College Sports Communicators Men's Basketball Academic All-District team on Tuesday as Isaac Finlinson and Isaiah Kerr were recognized for their accomplishments on the court and in the classroom.]]>CSC Academic All-DistrictTue, 24 Mar 2026 06:05:00 274862https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/19/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-falls-to-arkansas-in-ncaa-tournament.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/19/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-falls-to-arkansas-in-ncaa-tournament.aspxMen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore.  — A resurgent season for the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team ended with a 97-78 loss to Arkansas in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.]]>Isaac JohnsonThu, 19 Mar 2026 13:03:00 274844https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-basketball-rainbow-warriors-dancing-into-program-history.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/18/mens-basketball-rainbow-warriors-dancing-into-program-history.aspxMen's Basketball

UH's victory over UC Irvine in the Credit Union 1 Big West Basketball Championship final on March 14 in Henderson, Nev., secured the program's sixth berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket and ushered the 2025-26 Rainbow Warriors into an exclusive club in program history.]]>MBB Big West TrophyWed, 18 Mar 2026 11:36:00 274838https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-takes-on-arkansas-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-takes-on-arkansas-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament.aspxMen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore. —  The Big West champion University of Hawai'i men's basketball team heads to Portland for its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in a decade. The Rainbow Warriors received a No. 13 seed in the West Region and will face SEC champion and No. 4 seed Arkansas in a first-round matchup on Thursday, March 19 at 1:25 p.m. PT/10:25 a.m HT.]]>2026 Men's Basketball Big West Tournament ChampionsTue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 274829https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-johnson-named-to-the-nabc-all-district-first-team.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/17/mens-basketball-johnson-named-to-the-nabc-all-district-first-team.aspxMen's Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NABC has announced the 2025-26 NABC Division I All-District Teams with Hawai'i's Isaac Johnson earning a spot on the Pacific District First Team. The All-District honors are voted on by NABC-member coaches across NCAA Division I.]]>NABC All-DistrictTue, 17 Mar 2026 03:05:00 274828https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-earns-no-13-seed-in-ncaa-tournament-will-face-arkansas-thursday.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-earns-no-13-seed-in-ncaa-tournament-will-face-arkansas-thursday.aspxMen's Basketball

LAS VEGAS, Nev.  — Coming off the program's second Big West Conference championship, the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will make its sixth ever appearance in the NCAA Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 19 in Portland, Ore.]]>MBB NCAAsSun, 15 Mar 2026 12:28:00 274816https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-going-dancing-rainbow-warriors-capture-big-west-basketball-title.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-going-dancing-rainbow-warriors-capture-big-west-basketball-title.aspxMen's Basketball

HENDERSON, Nev.   – The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team captured the program's first conference crown in a decade with a 71-64 victory over top-seeded UC Irvine in the final of the Credit Union 1 Big West Men's Basketball Championship on Saturday at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nev.]]>2026 Big West ChampsSat, 14 Mar 2026 18:23:00 274812https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-squares-off-with-uc-irvine-in-big-west-championship-game.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/14/mens-basketball-squares-off-with-uc-irvine-in-big-west-championship-game.aspxMen's Basketball

HENDERSON, Nev. —  Following an impressive double-digit semifinal win over Cal State Fullerton, the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team gained a spot in the Credit Union 1 Big West Men's Basketball Championship title game and a matchup with UC Irvine.]]>MBB Dre Bullock Big West SemifinalSat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 274799https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-advances-to-big-west-championship-final.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-basketball-advances-to-big-west-championship-final.aspxMen's Basketball

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Hawai'i men's basketball team used a stellar defensive effort and the leadership of team captain Harry Rouhliadeff to fuel a 78-63 win over Cal State Fullerton in the semifinals of the Credit Union 1 Big West Championship Friday night at Lee's Family Forum.]]>MBB Isaac Johnson vs. Cal State FullertonFri, 13 Mar 2026 20:17:00 274805