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2026 MBB Senior Night

Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Faces Long Beach State On Senior Night

HONOLULU —  The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team plays its final ever Big West regular-season game with a championship on the line when it hosts Long Beach State on Saturday Night. Tip-off is 7 pm and all fans are encouraged to wear white as part of Senior Night at Bankoh Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center.

The Rainbow Warriors are currently in a tie for first in the league standings with UC Irvine who also has a home game on Saturday hosting UC Davis. The teams have already clinched the top two seeds and a double-bye into next week's Big West Championship in Henderson, Nev. Following the game versus Long Beach State, UH will honor six seniors in their final home appearances: Dre Bullock, Hunter Erickson, Isaac Johnson, Gytis Nemeikša, Harry Rouhliadeff and Yacine Toumi.

GAME 30: Hawai'i (22-7, 14-5 Big West) vs. Long Beach State (9-22, 5-14 Big West)
Opponent | Date | Time Long Beach State |  Saturday,  March 7 |  7:00 p.m. HT 
Location Honolulu, O'ahu  - Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center
Television Spectrum Sports
Live Stream ESPN+ (Blacked out in Hawai'i)
Radio ESPN Honolulu 1500 / ESPN Honolulu App
Live Stats StatBroadcast.com
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PROMOTIONS
Saturday March 7 - Senior Night vs. Long Beach State presented by UH Federal Credit Union
  • Senior Night will be a night to remember as we say "Aloha and Mahalo" to six seniors.
  • All fans are encouraged to join together as one to wear white in honor of the senior class. White senior night shirts from UHFCU will be distributed to the first 1,000 fans through Gate A when doors open.
  • Prior the game, Hawai'i's Finest and UH Athletics will host a carnival-like fan fest from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm, featuring a live DJ, carnival games, and more fun activities. We ask fans to arrive early as multiple events will be taking place on campus.
  • After the game, head coach Eran Ganot and the coaching staff will recognize the senior class. Fans who plan to bring leis and other gifts may present them to the players/coaches after the ceremony.   
"4 Da 'Ohana Ticket Pack" - $79: Ticket package includes four upper level baseline seats and $50 in concession credit. A maximum of 2 packs per game may be purchased. This offer must be purchased online at least 2 hours prior to the event.

HEAD COACH ERAN GANOTOverall record: 196-127 (12th season)
At Hawai'i: 193-125 (11th season)

ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDLBSU leads, 21-20
In Honolulu: UH leads, 13-6
Streak: UH, 2

NEWS & NOTES
  • UH is coming off a 93-74 win versus UC Riverside that kept the team in a tie for first in the Big West with UC Irvine.
  • A win over Long Beach would give UH at least a share of the Big West regular-season title which would be their second ever in the conference and first since Eran Ganot's debut season in 2015-16.
  • It would also be the fourth conference regular-season title overall for UH. The 'Bows also won WAC regular-season titles in 1996-97 and 2001-02.
  • UH scored better than 90 points for the fifth time this season after its 93-74 win versus UC Riverside.
  • Thirteen of UH's 22 wins this year have come by double-digits, including seven of its 14 Big West victories after it 19-point win over UC Riverside.
  • UH improved to 16-2 at home with its win over UC Riverside, including 8-1 in Big West games. It's the program's best home record percentage wise since the 2002-03 team finished 15-1.
  • It's also the team's most home wins since the 2015-16 squad went 17-3 in Eran Ganot's debut season. UH can match that total with a win over Long Beach State.
  • Long Beach fell in overtime at home, 76-70, to UC Davis on Thursday.
  • This will be the final game of the season for the Beach who have been eliminated from Big West Tournament contention.
  • The Beach is led by former UH assistant Chris Acker (2015-17), Former UH associate head coach John Montgomery (2015-2024) is also part of the LBSU staff.
  • The Big West achieved its highest-ever ranking in KenPom as the 11th ranked conference in the nation (currently 12). UH is the highest ranked BW team currently at 106 (peaked at 87).
  • UH ranks in the top 30 in the NCAA in 5 categories – 3FG% defense (9th), defensive rebounds (11th), FT attempts (17th), FTs made (19th) and rebound margin (26th).

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Players Mentioned

Harry Rouhliadeff

#14 Harry Rouhliadeff

F
6' 9"
Senior
Dre Bullock

#4 Dre Bullock

G
6' 6"
Graduate Student
Hunter Erickson

#0 Hunter Erickson

G
6' 3"
Graduate Student
Isaac Johnson

#20 Isaac Johnson

C
7' 0"
Senior
Yacine Toumi

#10 Yacine Toumi

F
6' 10"
Graduate Student
Gytis Nemeikša

#5 Gytis Nemeikša

F
6' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Harry Rouhliadeff

#14 Harry Rouhliadeff

6' 9"
Senior
F
Dre Bullock

#4 Dre Bullock

6' 6"
Graduate Student
G
Hunter Erickson

#0 Hunter Erickson

6' 3"
Graduate Student
G
Isaac Johnson

#20 Isaac Johnson

7' 0"
Senior
C
Yacine Toumi

#10 Yacine Toumi

6' 10"
Graduate Student
F
Gytis Nemeikša

#5 Gytis Nemeikša

6' 8"
Senior
F