Four members of the University of Hawaii women's basketball program received postseason recognition as part of The Big West 2023-24 All-Conference Team announced on Tuesday. Laura Beeman was voted Coach of the Year for the third time and the second time in the last three seasons after leading the Rainbow Wahine to the Big West regular-season championship. Guard Daejah Phillips was named the conference's Best Sixth Player for the second time and represented the Rainbow Wahine on the All-Big West first team. Guard Lily Wahinekapu and forward Imani Perez were all-conference second-team selections and Perez earned a spot on the All-Defensive Team.

The Big Picture

Laura Beeman's achievement as Coach of the Year reaffirms the success of the Rainbow Wahine in clinching the Big West regular-season championship, showcasing the team's prowess in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • 20-9 overall record for the Rainbow Wahine
  • Laura Beeman's 200th victory of her UH career
  • Daejah Phillips averaged 11 points and 4.8 rebounds per game
  • Lily Wahinekapu closed the regular season as UH's leading scorer with 11.6 points per game
State of Play
  • Laura Beeman led the 'Bows to the conference regular-season title for the third time in her 12-year tenure at the school
  • The Rainbow Wahine enter the Hercules Tires Big West Championships as the two-time defending champions and the No. 1 seed in the women's bracket
Bottom Line

Laura Beeman's accolade as Coach of the Year and the outstanding performances of Daejah Phillips, Lily Wahinekapu, and Imani Perez underscore the University of Hawaii women's basketball program's remarkable success, setting the stage for a strong title defense in the upcoming championships.