Men’s Basketball Wraps Up Homestand Against Hawai’i Pacific: Key Highlights & Insights

University of Hawai’i Men’s Basketball Team Update

The University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team ends its six-game homestand with a game against rival Hawaii Pacific on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. at the SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center.

The Rainbow Warriors have a 4-1 record. They won their first four games but lost to No. 10 North Carolina, 87-69, on Nov. 22. This loss ended their 10-game home winning streak dating back to last season.

Head Coach: Eran Ganot

• Overall record: 163-105 (11th season)
• At Hawai’i: 160-103 (10th season)

All-Time Series Record:

• UH leads, 7-0
• In Honolulu: 6-1
• Neutral location: 1-0
• Current streak: UH, 7

Game Highlights:

• This is the sixth consecutive year the teams meet in the regular season.
• The ‘Bows have won the last five games against Hawaii Pacific by double digits.
• Tanner Christensen leads the team with 16.0 points per game and shoots 73% from the field, ranking 9th in the NCAA.
• Jesse Nakanishi, head coach of HPU, previously worked on Eran Ganot’s staff for three seasons.
• After winning their first two games, the Sharks have lost their last three matches in Northern California.
• The Rainbow Warriors have strong offensive depth with five players averaging double-digit points. They average 30.2 points per game from their bench, accounting for 38% of their total scoring.
• After the game against HPU, UH will play on the road against Grand Canyon on Dec. 3 and Long Beach State on Dec. 7 to start their Big West season.

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