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Hawaii men’s basketball team showcases improved chemistry in exhibition win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:12 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Summary

The Hawaii men's basketball team opened their exhibition season with a 89-60 victory over Hawaii Pacific. Head coach Eran Ganot highlighted the players' effective sharing, passing, and shooting quality. The team, featuring many newcomers, demonstrated strong chemistry and adaptability, with point guard Jaden Matingou scoring 19 points. Ahead of their season opener against Seattle on November 6, Hawaii aims to carry this momentum forward despite some players being held out due to recent injuries.

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•Hawaii defeated Hawaii Pacific 89-60 in an exhibition game.
•Jaden Matingou led with 19 points on 7-for-8 shooting.
•Coach Eran Ganot praised the team's passing and shooting quality.
•Hawaii hosts Seattle for their season opener on November 6.
•Nine newcomers are adapting well with existing players.

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5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Hawaii men’s basketball team ready to put chemistry on display

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Entering the offseason in April, the Hawaii basketball team was in fast-break mode. “We were prepared for it,” associate head coach Gibson Johnson said of filling up to 13 pukas on the 2026-27 roster. “I thought we did a good job adjusting to the new rules of college athletics. We did a real good job in the transfer portal last year, and we did another good job this year. We had a stretch ...
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