Court Sense

Hey all, Plenty of new material for the Hawaii men’s basketball team in Wednesday’s practice. Gib Arnold introduced press breaks and press traps, and there was plenty more work in the halfcourt. In halfcourt sessions, veteran point guard Hiram Thompson impressed Arnold with his willingness to give up his body by taking charges and setting effective screens. “I’ve always tried to play my hardest no matter what, and that’s just about playing hard,” Thompson said. “We have a lot of […]

Hey everybody, welcome to Court Sense, my blog on University of Hawaii basketball as I cover the Rainbow Warriors on a daily basis for the Star-Advertiser. I hope to offer up some insights from practices as Gib Arnold guides his new team through a period of challenging transition in Manoa. Expect to see occasional items about UH women’s basketball, as well. I’m also new to blogging, so feedback is always appreciated. Thanks for reading! — Brian McInnis ——— Deshawn Stephens, […]