Hawaii Warrior World

Expanded coverage of UH football, including practice notes, game analysis, recruiting info and observations on the Mountain West Conference.

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Stephen Tsai covers University of Hawaii football for the Star-Advertiser. Follow him on Twitter @StephenTsai and sign up for the Hawaii football newsletter here: http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/email-signup/

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VIDEO: Stephen Tsai talks Hawaii football with former coach Rich Miano and Hawaii men’s basketball with assistant John Montgomery

By Warrior World on November 7, 2019

Hawaii Warrior World’s Stephen Tsai interviewed former NFL player Rich Miano and University of Hawaii coach John Montgomery at the Manoa campus. In a live YouTube chat at noon Thursday, Miano discussed the remainder of the UH football schedule, attendance at home games, and his take on the team’s quarterbacks. Montgomery talked about challenges facing the team at the start of the season and recruiting, among other topics. Miano is a former NFL veteran and the former UH associate head […]

Hawaii men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot takes medical leave

By Stephen Tsai on November 6, 2019

UH basketball coach Eran Ganot will be taking a temporary medical leave of absence, school officials announced today in a news release. Ganot is expected to miss this weekend’s season-opening Outrigger Resorts Rainbow Classic in the Stan Sheriff Center. UH is set to play Florida A&M on Friday. “Although it pains me to leave the game, there are certain health issues that I need to address,” Ganot said in the release. “I have a plan, and I will return.” Ganot […]

6-6 guard Beon Ja Riley commits to Hawaii basketball

By Stephen Tsai on November 4, 2019

A top high school guard from San Diego has accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Hawaii basketball team. Beon Ja Riley of Cathedral Catholic High told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser he will sign a 2020 letter of intent with the Rainbow Warriors. The NCAA’s early signing period begins Nov. 13. “He’s a fantastic player,” Cathedral head assistant coach Steve Wade said. “He’s a big-time player. He’s a punishing guard. He’s out-played tons of kids going to Pac-12 schools.” https://twitter.com/BeonRiley23/status/1191505510962364417 […]

Live football blog: Hawaii vs. Fresno State

By Stephen Tsai on November 2, 2019

Cesar Silva nails a 37-yard field goal as time expires to deliver Fresno State a 41-38 victory over Hawaii tonight at Aloha Stadium. It was the Bulldogs’ sixth consecutive victory over the Warriors in the 50th State. * * * * * Chevan Cordeiro scrambles and sheds a would-be tackler for a 10-yard TD to tie it at 38 with 1:08 to play. The drive began when Darius Muasau recovered an onside kick, and was extended on a roughing penalty […]

Hawaii baseball: 53-game schedule includes national champ Vanderbilt

By Stephen Tsai on November 2, 2019

The Hawaii baseball team announced an ambitious 2020 schedule that features a road series against defending championship Vanderbilt. The Rainbow Warriors will play 53 games, including a three-weekend stretch in which Pac-12 opponents Washington State and Oregon will bookend the road trip against Vanderbilt. The ‘Bows also will embark on a eight-game, 14-day road trip in April. That trip will include nonconference games against Cal State Bakersfield, which joins the Big West the following season, and Pepperdine. The ‘Bows play […]

Men’s basketball updates: Hawaii vs. Chaminade

By Stephen Tsai on October 30, 2019

FINAL: The Rainbow Warriors overcame a sloppy start to defeat Chaminade, 83-66, in a basketball exhibition tonight in the Stan Sheriff Center. The ‘Bows dominated the boards, constructing a 53-31 advantage, including 22-7 on the offensive glass. Zigmars Raimo led the ‘Bows with 19 points and Samuta Avea added 18. * * * * * UH’s dominance on the boards continues. In one sequence the ‘Bows missed three shots, chased down each of them, and finished the extended possession Zigmars […]

Hawaii basketball set for exhibition against Chaminade

By Stephen Tsai on October 29, 2019

The men’s basketball team will offer a preview when it plays host to Chaminade in an exhibition Wednesday night in the Stan Sheriff Center. This has been a difficult preseason for the Rainbow Warriors. Because of a late eligibility ruling from the NCAA, guard Junior Madut won’t join the ‘Bows until January. Washington State transfer Ahmed Ali withdrew from school because of a medical condition. Five players have missed practices because of injuries, including 7-foot post Owen Hulland, who is […]

Hawaii men’s basketball: Portnoy no longer part of broadcast team

By Stephen Tsai on October 28, 2019

After 27 years, Jeff Portnoy will no longer serve as color analyst for ESPN Honolulu’s broadcasts of UH basketball games. A spokesman for the all-sports station said the decision was based on maintaining the broadcast “continuity” for home and road productions. Portnoy worked on broadcasts from the Stan Sheriff Center. Bobby Curran, the play-by-play announcer, worked all home and road games. Portnoy, a Cades Schutte partner, established himself as a prominent lawyer. But he also is known for his work […]

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