The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will participate in the 2022 North Shore Classic, a collegiate basketball tournament that will debut Thanksgiving weekend in Laie. 

Launched by Total Sports Consulting, the two-day, multi-team event (MTE) will be held Nov. 25-26 at the Cannon Activities Center on the campus of BYU–Hawai'i. Joining the Rainbow Warriors in the inaugural four-team field are Southern Utah, Texas State and Sacramento State. 

Opening day matchups include Hawai'i versus Sacramento State and Southern Utah versus Texas State. Game times are yet to be determined. Ticket information will be forthcoming, including an opportunity for advanced purchase for UH season-ticket holders.

"We're absolutely pumped to participate in this brand new tournament," head coach Eran Ganot said. "We pride ourselves in representing the entire state and this is a perfect opportunity for our guys to play in front of a great community in the North Shore. I'm particularly happy for Samuta (Avea) who should enjoy a special homecoming and I'd like to extend a mahalo to BYU-Hawaii for holding the event. It'll be a great weekend of holiday hoops and we can't wait to compete."  

Southern Utah and Texas State are a pair of 20-win programs that advanced to the postseason last season. Sacramento State finished 11-18 last year while competing in the Big Sky Conference and enters this year under the new leadership of veteran collegiate and international coach David Patrick. 

The remainder of UH's non-conference schedule will be announced at a future date.