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Hawaii basketball to enhance team cohesion with Australia trip

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

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Summary

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors men's basketball team, led by coach Eran Ganot, will embark on an international goodwill tour to Sydney from August 6-13. With 12 newcomers on the 14-player roster, the tour will include 10 practices and closed scrimmages against the NBL's Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings. Ganot hopes this experience will strengthen team unity and understanding ahead of the November 2 season opener. The tour aims to help players acclimate to each other and learn about Australian culture.

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By the Numbers

•Hawaii's tour includes practices and scrimmages against Australian NBL teams.
•The trip aims to improve team cohesion among 12 newcomers.
•Players will experience Australian culture and engage in community activities.
•The Rainbow Warriors start their season on November 2.

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4:07 PMYahoo Sports — With 12 newcomers, Ganot hopes to accelerate UH hoops’ cohesion with Aussie trip

What they're saying

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In his office, car or condo, Hawaii basketball coach Eran Ganot is always near a yellow legal pad. Each pad — and he goes through several every week — is covered with basketball-related notes, thoughts and, maybe, dreams. The best are written and drawn on the whiteboard in his office. Early on, only Ganot has a full comprehension. In time, through summer workouts and study sessions, the ...
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