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Video: Taylor’s banquet sendoff

By Brian McInnis on April 30, 2015

Benjy Taylor was honored as the outgoing coach at UH’s 2014-15 postseason awards banquet, while guard Garrett Nevels garnered the Art Woolaway Most Outstanding Player award.

Fleming: I’m staying

By Brian McInnis on April 13, 2015

Hawaii freshman Isaac Fleming tweeted on Monday that he’s decided to stick around with the Rainbow Warriors.

The Glove fits

By Brian McInnis on March 27, 2015

A special guest is slated to appear and speak at the Hawaii men’s basketball postseason banquet on April 29. That’d be Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics legend. That was per UH coach Benjy Taylor on Friday. “The Glove,” so named for his defensive abilities at the point guard position, apparently became a fan of UH hoops and its frenetic defensive style over the course of the 2014-15 season. “He’s going to talk at some point. We’re going […]

Spearman plays waiting game

By Brian McInnis on October 13, 2014

Following a summer which included a workout with the Indiana Pacers, Brandon Spearman awaits word if he will be taken in the NBA D-League draft on Nov. 1. If not, his path is clear — he’s going to Europe.