Women’s Basketball Hits the Ground Running

HONOLULU — The transition game is in full effect for the University of Hawai’i women’s basketball team in the run-up to the 2026-27 season. The Rainbow Wahine turned up the tempo on the court as they opened official practices this week in preparation for their first year under the direction of new head coach Khalilah Mitchell , and their inaugural campaign as a member of the Mountain West Conference. After seven seasons as an assistant coach, Mitchell was hired in April to succeed Laura Beeman , who retired from coaching following her 14 th season leading the program. After laying…