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Hawaii’s Tipoff Event prepares for 10th anniversary on October 16

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

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Summary

The University of Hawaii men's basketball team will host the 10th annual Tipoff Event at the Stan Sheriff Center on October 16. Organized by head coach Eran Ganot and local businessman Sidney Hamada, the event has grown significantly since its inception in 2017, raising over $200,000 last year. This year’s event aims to draw 450 to 500 attendees with interactive panels featuring players and coaches, as well as live and silent auctions. The Tipoff Event serves as a crucial fundraiser for the program amid rising expenses and increased competition in college basketball due to changes in transfer rules and NIL deals.

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By the Numbers

•Event to be held on October 16 at Stan Sheriff Center.
•First Tipoff raised $50,000; last year topped $200,000.
•Organizers expect 450 to 500 attendees this year.
•Panellists will include players introducing themselves.
•The event features live auctions with travel packages.

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4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Tsai: Hawaii’s Tipoff Event brings excitement, anticipation

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There was a time when college basketball followed a specific calendar. The first practice was held at midnight. Teams were celebrated at the end of the season. Fundraisers were on summer golf courses. But from the month he was hired as the University of Hawaii men’s basketball coach in 2015, Eran Ganot floated the idea of a banquet that preceded the Rainbow Warriors’ season. The banquet would ...
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