HAWAII HAWAII MEN'S BASKETBALL

Big West ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

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

SchoolUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceBig West Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationHawai'i, Hawaii
VenueStan Sheriff Center
Head CoachEran Ganot

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
4Dre BullockG
2Hunter CarterG
1Tanner CuffG
8AJ EconomouG
0Hunter EricksonG
6Isaac FinlinsonF
30Aaron Hunkin-ClaytorG
20Isaac JohnsonC
7Isaiah KerrG
9Jalen MyersF
5Gytis NemeiksaF
14Harry RouhliadeffF
10Yacine ToumiF

SEASON RECORD

24-8

Overall

17-3

Home

7-5

Away

8-3

Conference

79.6 PPG / 69.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Oregon DucksL 59-60
Nov 10East Texas A&M LionsW 100-74
Nov 13Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsW 88-56
Nov 15Manhattan JaspersW 86-56
Nov 16Utah Tech TrailblazersW 68-62
Nov 21Arizona State Sun DevilsL 76-83
Nov 25Hawai'i Pacific Sea WarriorsW 88-76
Nov 29North Dakota Fighting HawksW 92-55
Dec 5UC Davis AggiesW 75-69
Dec 7Cal State Fullerton TitansW 69-59
Dec 11Hawai'i Hilo VulcansW 98-46
Dec 14UTEP MinersW 66-61
Jan 2UC Riverside HighlandersW 88-45
Jan 4UC San Diego TritonsL 73-83
Jan 11UC Irvine AnteatersW 67-66
Jan 16Cal Poly MustangsW 86-66
Jan 18UC Santa Barbara GauchosL 62-77
Jan 23Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersW 98-71
Jan 25Cal State Northridge MatadorsW 89-68
Jan 30UC Irvine AnteatersL 76-87
Jan 31Long Beach State BeachW 89-82
Feb 8UC San Diego TritonsW 72-67
Feb 13Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersW 89-74
Feb 15Cal State Northridge MatadorsL 60-84
Feb 20Cal Poly MustangsL 75-86
Feb 22UC Santa Barbara GauchosW 78-75
Feb 27UC Davis AggiesW 77-73
Mar 1Cal State Fullerton TitansW 87-85
Mar 6UC Riverside HighlandersW 93-74
Mar 8Long Beach State BeachL 75-84
Mar 14Cal State Fullerton TitansW 78-63
Mar 15UC Irvine AnteatersW 71-64

ANALYTICS

+9.9

Pt Diff

W2

Streak

40.2%

SOS

#190

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.4416

#191

104.0

Adj O

#183

106.1

Adj D

Last 5: 4-1Last 10: 7-3Best W Streak: 7Worst L Streak: 2

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FREQUENTLY 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.