Taylor, players’ press conference transcript
By Brian McInnis on October 30, 2014A transcript of press conferences by acting head coach Benjy Taylor and players Garrett Nevels and Aaron Valdes.
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Arnold out — now what?
By Brian McInnis on October 28, 2014I’m sure by now everyone has heard the news that Hawaii basketball head coach Gib Arnold and assistant coach Brandyn Akana have been removed from their positions by the university. Associate head coach Benjy Taylor is now the acting head coach, effective immediately. It’s unclear how long he will hold that position. The team engaged in a closed-doors practice Tuesday evening. Players did not speak to the media going in or out. Taylor was the only coach present; first-year assistant […]
Scrimmage breakdown 10/25
By Brian McInnis on October 26, 2014A statistical breakdown of UH basketball’s intrasquad scrimmage on Oct. 25 in Klum Gym.
Double-barreled hoops updates
By Brian McInnis on October 23, 2014It was an eventful morning where basketball news was concerned.
Arnold responds to report
By Brian McInnis on October 22, 2014On Wednesday after practice, Hawaii coach Gib Arnold responded to a Star-Advertiser report that UH could come down with self-imposed sanctions on the men’s basketball program in the near future.
Slammis takes the court
By Brian McInnis on October 22, 2014Hawaii 6-foot-6 freshman forward Sammis Reyes participated in a full practice for the first time on Tuesday, as he was cleared to play fullcourt because he’s made adequate progress healing up from a fractured pinkie toe.
Practice: Webster-Chan in, Smith out
By Brian McInnis on October 20, 2014Full health remains elusive for the Hawaii men’s basketball team throughout this 2014-15 preseason. Yet another previously active player, point guard Quincy Smith, was in spectator mode at Monday’s practice with back soreness. However, this time the Rainbow Warriors managed to get a body back on the floor in a one-for-one swap. Swingman Negus Webster-Chan was effective in his return to the court coming off some bruised ribs. UH coach Gib Arnold was looking to push the tempo, and that […]
Scrimmage stats & observations
By Brian McInnis on October 19, 2014Hope everyone is staying dry. Here was the scoring breakdown for Hawaii basketball players during their officiated intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday. Below is the player, their win-loss record among the four 10-minute scrimmage periods (with a different set of teammates each time), and their shooting numbers. #0 PG/SG Isaac Fleming (2-2) — 13 points, 3-10 FG, 2-3 3FG, 5-6 FT #1 SG Garrett Nevels (4-0) — 29 points, 11-17 FG, 7-10 3FG, 0-0 FT #2 PG Niko Filipovich (1-3) — […]