LAS VEGAS — The University of Hawai'i men's basketball program turns its focus to a brand new season in a brand new conference as head coach Eran Ganot and student-athletes Tanner Cuff and Isaiah Kerr head to the Old Trapper Mountain West Basketball Media Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Fans can stay connected with all the coverage on MW+ as well as across Hawai'i's official social media channels.

To kick off Media Day, he Mountain West officially revealed its 2026-27 preseason predicted order of finish with Hawai'i selected sixth overall, collecting 99 points. New Mexico took the top spot in the poll with 179 points (9 first-place votes), edging out Grand Canyon, which finished second with 178 points (10 first-place votes).

Represented by Cuff and Kerr, the Rainbow Warriors bring strong leadership to a talented squad that boasts 13 newcomers. After claiming the league crown in its 14th and final season in the Big West, UH now competes in the deep and highly competitive Mountain West conference.

 Season tickets are now on sale may be purchased at etickethawaii.com or at the Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center box office (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).


Mountain West  Predicted Order of Finish (First-Place Votes) – Points

1. New Mexico (9) — 179
2. Grand Canyon (10) — 178
3. Nevada — 148
4. UNLV — 125
5. Wyoming — 116
6. Hawai'i — 99
7. San José State — 63
8. UC Davis — 62
9. UTEP — 52
10. Air Force — 23

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