The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team celebrated a successful 2025-26 season at the Rainbow Wahine Basketball Banquet, highlighting the career of retiring head coach Laura Beeman. The team concluded the season with a 22-11 record, dramatically recovering from an initial 6-9 start to win 16 of their next 17 games and reach the championship game of the Credit Union 1 Big West Women's Basketball Championship. Senior forward Imani Perez won multiple team awards, including the prestigious Ah Chew Goo Award and Defensive Award for her impressive contributions on both ends of the court. The banquet also honored players for their academic achievements, improvements, and outstanding performances throughout the season.

By the Numbers
  • Imani Perez ranked second in program history for field-goal percentage and sixth in blocked shots.
  • The UH team ranked fourth nationally in blocks per game and fifth in field-goal percentage defense.
  • Bailey Flavell set the freshman scoring record with 415 points, breaking the previous record of 409.
State of Play
  • Head coach Laura Beeman announced her retirement after 14 years with the program.
  • Senior players, including Perez, Forsyth, and Neverson, were presented with framed jerseys and ukuleles at the banquet.
What's Next

The program will begin the search for a new head coach as it looks to build on the successes achieved during Beeman's tenure. Future training and recruitment strategies will focus on sustaining the momentum generated from the strong season performance.

Bottom Line

With key awards and recognition, the UH women's basketball team showcases its talents while transitioning to new leadership. The legacy of a successful season offers a foundation for future growth, aiming to maintain competitiveness within collegiate basketball.