Aaron Valdes

Latest news

Valdes, Smith reportedly reach pro deals

By Brian McInnis on September 15, 2016

Eurobasket.com reported that Aaron Valdes will debut as a pro in Lithuania, while Quincy Smith’s agent announced his client will play in Luxembourg to begin his pro career.

UH’s Rock stays on the rock

By Brian McInnis on April 8, 2016

“The Rock” gives Eran Ganot a source of stability he can turn to often in what will surely be a challenging road ahead.

Valdes says goodbye

By Brian McInnis on April 7, 2016

Aaron Valdes announced his decision to turn pro this morning in a letter distributed to the media.

Big West award pick ’em

By Brian McInnis on March 7, 2016

In a little over an hour, the Big West Conference men’s hoops postseason honors will be announced. Hawaii figures to have a good chance at some of the biggest awards.

And they’re off

By Brian McInnis on March 1, 2016

It wasn’t the most ideal of circumstances to launch a road trip from the islands for what should be the final time of the season.

Awards abound

By Brian McInnis on February 22, 2016

As a continued prelude to what could be quite the bountiful haul of postseason awards, Hawaii received a couple of weekly honors on Monday.

Gameday: at UC Irvine

By Brian McInnis on February 20, 2016

When Hawaii and UC Irvine met up at the Stan Sheriff Center nine days ago, that was a big game. This one’s bigger.

Gameday: at CSUN

By Brian McInnis on February 18, 2016

Apologies for the belated gameday entry; was having some media issues. Hawaii leads it 32-26 at CSUN’s Matadome at halftime despite committing 11 turnovers in the period and missing Aaron Valdes for this game with flu-like symptoms. (Yes, Hawaii STILL can’t get everyone on the court at once.) CSUN isn’t whole, either. Starting center Olalekan Ajayi was a scratch while dealing with the concussion protocol from the Matadors’ last game. UH has so far capitalized on the interior with 11 […]