Comments on: Hawaii men’s basketball: New-look ‘Bows take to new floor

By: James Manuel

James Manuel — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:52:46 +0000

@ rabbit ears

Then stay in your rabbit hole if this team bores you.

By: H-Man

H-Man — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:48:38 +0000

When other teams had a 7-footer, I wished we had one. Now we have THREE ! Add a couple of 6-9 guys. And a few 6-6, 6-7 ones too. Man, the Warriors are tall ! Add in a 6-3 point guard and wha-lah ! Wait, who’s the 3-pt threat? Who’s going to crash the boards? Guess Ganot will figure all that out. Should be a good season.

By: rabbit ears

rabbit ears — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:15:40 +0000

Hard to get excited about this team. Sorry.

By: Brian McInnis

Brian McInnis — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:56:40 +0000

In reply to Hank. Hulland's been in the mix in the middle. Right now seems like he's working on that part of his game instead of popping from outside. Dawson Carper and Mate Colina have a head start there right now based on last year.

By: Hank

Hank — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:45:02 +0000

Anybody seen Hulland in practice? Brian? How’s he looking? Mahalo.

By: HawaiiMongoose

HawaiiMongoose — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:56:23 +0000

Thanks Brian for the in-depth Day One report.

I think this group has a lot of potential. What’s in question is how fast the newcomers pick up the system and how well everyone gels. Hopefully, as with Wahine volleyball, the turnover in the roster will result in a deeper and more competitive team.

By: Casual Observer

Casual Observer — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 22:06:20 +0000

How many teams have big men that are quick and skillful? If so, they should be a top ranked team and not many players will be able to stop them. The bigs we have seem to be more than competitive and athletic enough to hold their own. Every team has strengths and weaknesses so ultimately it comes down to coaching strategies, developing the players, and executing on a consistent basis.

By: kahuna

kahuna — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:33:35 +0000

We won 18 games with practically the same front line. We minus Jack Purchase who is really a wing player who was force to play down low.

We added Da Silva(who is athletic and has a 7-2 wing span), get a healthy Owen Hulland, an improved Justin Hemlsey, and a more experienced Dawson Carper.

UH now have Ahmet Ali who started at Washington State in place of Brocke Stepteau and Justin Webster in place of Brandon Thomas. Jessiya Villa instead of Leland Green.

I say we upgrade the talent level at every position.

By: kahuna

kahuna — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:24:40 +0000

#4..not so sure why all the negatives feeling about this team when we haven’t been able to see what they can do.

This guy too slow..that guy to slow…etc. Give these kids a chance. I think we have added athleticism with the addition of Da Silva, Justin Webster and a healthy Owen Hulland.

There are lots of way to play basketball. We are going to win and lose as a team. Everybody will help everybody out. This is not the NBA where you have one guy hog cheesing the ball while others stand around and watch.

UC Irvine is a big team. Maybe Ganot is trying to create a team like than. Nothing is wrong with that.

I like the make up this team and will not be surprised if it challenge for the top spots.

By: Aiea 7

Aiea 7 — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:04:01 +0000

not sure if going “big” will help the team. the 3 bigs are not quick or fast enough to play either as a center or wing. when they play another team with quick/faster big men, they will be at a great disadvantage, the bigs won’t be able to contain the other team bigs. and the other wing men, both 6’6″ are too short and not enough heft to bang with teams with bigs who are quick and fast.
Hence not really excited about this year’s team. they lack good outside shooting and a strong inside game.