Hawai‘i will give fans their first look at its 2026-27 men’s basketball team Sunday, Oct. 25, against Hawai‘i Pacific at Bankoh Arena. Admission and parking are free, with an autograph session after the game. The exhibition comes as the Rainbow Warriors prepare for a new season and their move to the Mountain West.

By the Numbers
  • Sunday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m.
  • 15 players: 2 returnees and 13 newcomers.
  • Regular-season opener: Nov. 2 at home against Seattle.
Yes, But

Hawai‘i is coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance, but the roster has been substantially reshaped: all five starters and 11 letterwinners have departed. Senior guard Isaiah Kerr is among the returnees; graduate transfer Tanner Cuff missed last season with an injury.

State of Play
  • The Rainbow Warriors enter their first season in the Mountain West after 14 years in the Big West.
  • Hawai‘i’s 13 newcomers include seven Division I transfers, one Division II transfer, two prep players and three international imports.
  • Coach Eran Ganot begins his 12th season leading the program.
What's Next

The exhibition against Hawai‘i Pacific offers an early chance to see how the new roster is coming together before the regular season begins against Seattle on Nov. 2.

Bottom Line

Sunday’s free game is a first look at a largely new Hawai‘i team facing a major transition: a rebuilt roster, a new conference and expectations after last season’s NCAA Tournament run.