#College Basketball
Jimmy Yagi, beloved former UH-Hilo basketball coach, dies at 88
Jimmy Yagi, known as the “Father of Small College Basketball in Hawai‘i,” remains the winningest men’s basketball head coach in UH-Hilo history with 252 wins over 12 seasons.
March Madness to be Held in Empty Arenas
Large public events such as concerts and soccer matches have been postponed or canceled across the globe.
UH-Hilo’s Gloyd Named PacWest’s Top Newcomer
Appearing in only 17 games, Gloyd finished the season as the PacWest’s leading scorer, dropping at least 30 points in three games this season.
Vulcans’ Comeback Falls Short in Season Finale
A win would have sent UH-Hilo to next week’s PacWest Conference tournament, but instead, the Vulcans will miss the postseason for a fourth straight year.
Tiebreaker Scenarios for UH-Hilo Basketball
UH-Hilo will face Azusa Pacific on Saturday, with the women’s game kicking off the doubleheader at 5 p.m. ESPN Radio will air both men’s and women’s games.
Walker’s Triple-Double Keeps UH-Hilo in Playoff Race
Senior Nate Walker recorded the first triple-double in program history, helping UH-Hilo pick up its fourth straight victory.
Gloyd’s Scoring Spree Earns PacWest MBK Award
Salim Gloyd scored UH-Hilo’s last 11 points on Saturday to energize a comeback win over Hawaii’i Pacific, keeping the Vulcans’ postseason hopes alive.
UH-Hilo’s Russell Named PacWest Player of the Week
Jordan Russell drained 14 three-point shots last week and averaged 21.7 points per game, leading to the PacWest’s Player of the Week award.
Farris Beats Buzzer to Sink the Sharks
Jordan Russell scored a game-high 33 points, but Parker Farris was the hero in UH-Hilo’s win over Hawai’i Pacific.
Farris Sets 3PT School Record in Vulcan Win
Parker Farris drained nine three pointers on 17 attempts, both breaking school records Monday night in a win over Fresno Pacific.
Vulcans Hang on For Key Win Over Academy of Art
Only six players saw meaningful playing time for the University of Hawai’i at Hilo in a close victory over Academy of Art
Vulcan Men Shorthanded Against Academy of Art
University of Hawai’i at Hilo men’s basketball coach GE Coleman will be without three players for Thursday night’s matchup against Academy of Art.
UH-Hilo Picked to Finish 10th in PacWest MBK
UH-Hilo, under third-year head coach GE Coleman, was picked to finish tenth in the PacWest this season.
Season Tickets On Sale for UH-Hilo Basketball
Tickets are now available for University of Hawai’i at Hilo men’s and women’s basketball.
Midnight Madness Offers First Glimpse at Vulcan Hoops
Nineteen newcomers will be showcased on Thursday during UH-Hilo’s Midnight Madness event.
UH-Hilo Hoops Finalizing Games Against DI Teams
UH-Hilo will face Montana State on Oahu in November and could also add a game against the University of Hawai’i in December, possibly in Kona.
Kealakehe Grad Utrera Joins Camp Coach in New Jersey
After losing his mother to cancer, Kealakehe graduate Deion Utrera is looking to restart his basketball career with a familiar coach in Toms River, N.J.
UH-Hilo Men’s Hoops Adds Five
University of Hawai’i at Hilo men’s basketball coach GE Coleman is bringing in five players with a quality outside shooting touch for the upcoming season.
Tre Johnson Lands on All-PacWest Second Team
UH-Hilo forward Tre Johnson led his team in points and rebounds and was key in the Vulcans’ upsets of BYU-Hawai’i and Dixie State during the season.
Vulcan Men End Season with OT Loss
Despite a season-high scoring performance from senior Joey Rodriguez, the Vulcans fell in overtime to Dominican University.
