Comments on: Hawaii men’s basketball: 100th season Best Team of All Time bracket unveiled

By: Hilo Fan

Hilo Fan — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:37:17 +0000

The Alika / AC team of 1997-98 had arguably the best 2-guard combo in Hawaii history, and they were able to take down top-25 teams visiting Hawaii. Unfortunately, their lack of depth and rebounding muscle doomed them when when it came to WAC tournament time, where WAC teams were loaded with power forwards like Keith Van Horne (Utah), Melvin Ely (Fresno), and even Lee Nailon (TCU). The 98 team would flourish in today’s Big West, but if you wanted to win the conference, you either needed strong frontcourt depth (like the 2001-2, 1972, and 2016 teams) or unbelievable 3-pt shooting (like the 1994 team). All 4 of those went to the Big Dance.

By: Rodney Ines

Rodney Ines — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:16:11 +0000

Loved all these teams as each had a special quality about them. Although I still think we got snubbed big time during the Alika Smith and Anthony Carter years.

By: H-Man

H-Man — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:34:45 +0000

Probably the best team was the Fab-5, but my favorite team was the Tom Henderson team with Mel Werts, Artie Wilson and Rod Aldridge. Mel Werts my favorite player.

By: Dave Reardon

Dave Reardon — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:04:43 +0000

Have fun!

By: sports for fun

sports for fun — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:03:37 +0000

Those older teams with players such as the Fabulous Five, Tim Sheppard, Terry Houston, Phil Lott, etc., were tough. They played hard and played physical. The way the games were officiated back then is TOTALLY different than today or even 6 years ago. Plus there was no three point line back then. So much to consider and factor in.