HAWAII HAWAII MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Eran Ganot has engineered a dominant home environment for Hawaii basketball, with the program posting a 14-1 record at the Stan Sheriff Center this season while winning six of seven Big West Conference matchups. The 18-6 overall record masks a stark home-road split, as the Rainbow Warriors have struggled to 4-5 away from Honolulu despite averaging 79.8 points per game and holding opponents to just 67.8. Hawaii's defensive intensity generates its edge, with the program's 12-point margin between scoring and points allowed providing consistency across a 13-player rotation that competes in a conference where road success remains elusive.
Located on an island with 20,012 students, Hawaii's basketball program operates from geographic isolation that significantly impacts conference scheduling and recruiting in the Big West. At the University of Hawaii Manoa campus founded in 1907, coach Ganot faces the challenge of building sustainable success when opponents must travel over 2,000 miles to play the Rainbow Warriors, yet Hawaii's own road trip burden creates that same disadvantage. The 6-1 conference record positions Hawaii competitively within Big West standings, though transforming road performances into home-level execution remains essential for tournament viability.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Hawaii, Manoa |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big West Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Hawai'i, Hawaii |
| Venue | Stan Sheriff Center |
| Head Coach | Eran Ganot |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dre Bullock | G |
| 2 | Hunter Carter | G |
| 1 | Tanner Cuff | G |
| 8 | AJ Economou | G |
| 0 | Hunter Erickson | G |
| 6 | Isaac Finlinson | F |
| 30 | Aaron Hunkin-Claytor | G |
| 20 | Isaac Johnson | C |
| 7 | Isaiah Kerr | G |
| 9 | Jalen Myers | F |
| 5 | Gytis Nemeiksa | F |
| 14 | Harry Rouhliadeff | F |
| 10 | Yacine Toumi | F |
SEASON RECORD
24-8
Overall
17-3
Home
7-5
Away
8-3
Conference
79.6 PPG / 69.7 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Oregon Ducks | L 59-60 |
| Nov 10 | East Texas A&M Lions | W 100-74 |
| Nov 13 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 88-56 |
| Nov 15 | Manhattan Jaspers | W 86-56 |
| Nov 16 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 68-62 |
| Nov 21 | Arizona State Sun Devils | L 76-83 |
| Nov 25 | Hawai'i Pacific Sea Warriors | W 88-76 |
| Nov 29 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W 92-55 |
| Dec 5 | UC Davis Aggies | W 75-69 |
| Dec 7 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | W 69-59 |
| Dec 11 | Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans | W 98-46 |
| Dec 14 | UTEP Miners | W 66-61 |
| Jan 2 | UC Riverside Highlanders | W 88-45 |
| Jan 4 | UC San Diego Tritons | L 73-83 |
| Jan 11 | UC Irvine Anteaters | W 67-66 |
| Jan 16 | Cal Poly Mustangs | W 86-66 |
| Jan 18 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | L 62-77 |
| Jan 23 | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | W 98-71 |
| Jan 25 | Cal State Northridge Matadors | W 89-68 |
| Jan 30 | UC Irvine Anteaters | L 76-87 |
| Jan 31 | Long Beach State Beach | W 89-82 |
| Feb 8 | UC San Diego Tritons | W 72-67 |
| Feb 13 | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | W 89-74 |
| Feb 15 | Cal State Northridge Matadors | L 60-84 |
| Feb 20 | Cal Poly Mustangs | L 75-86 |
| Feb 22 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | W 78-75 |
| Feb 27 | UC Davis Aggies | W 77-73 |
| Mar 1 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | W 87-85 |
| Mar 6 | UC Riverside Highlanders | W 93-74 |
| Mar 8 | Long Beach State Beach | L 75-84 |
| Mar 14 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | W 78-63 |
| Mar 15 | UC Irvine Anteaters | W 71-64 |
ANALYTICS
+9.9
Pt Diff
W2
Streak
40.2%
SOS
#190
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.4416
104.0
Adj O
106.1
Adj D
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Hawaii Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Hawaii Men's Basketball compete in?
- Hawaii Hawaii Men's Basketball competes in the Big West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Hawaii play men's basketball home games?
- Hawaii Men's Basketball plays home games at Stan Sheriff Center in Hawai'i, HI.
- Who is the head coach of Hawaii Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Hawaii Hawaii Men's Basketball is Eran Ganot.
- When was Hawaii Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Hawaii Men's Basketball is not currently available.