HONOLULU - The University of Hawai'i men's and women's basketball squads will host the 2010 “UH 'Ohana Hoopfest” Friday, Oct. 15, at the Stan Sheriff Center. The event coincides with the official start date of fall practice.

 

Admission to the Hoopfest is free. The event will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m., and will follow the UH-San Jose State women's volleyball match. Fans attending the women's volleyball match are encouraged to stay and will be treated to entertainment and giveaways. All others fans will be allowed into the Stan Sheriff Center near the conclusion of the women's volleyball match.

 

The event will include the introduction of both the men's and women's teams, team skits, and a celebrity game. In addition, there will be a UH student half-court shot contest. Four inter-island tickets will be awarded. Students must register for the contest at the sports marketing table at Gate A by 9:30 p.m. The evening will conclude with an autograph session with both the men's and women's teams.

 

The Rainbow Warriors are under the direction of new head coach Gib Arnold and welcome 10 newcomers to the team. UH will host an exhibition against Chaminade on Nov. 6, before officially opening the 2010-11 regular season against Montana State on Nov. 12 in the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic.

 

The Rainbow Wahine and second-year head coach Dana Takahara-Dias welcome back three starters and 10 letterwinners to this year's squad. UH will play pair of exhibition games (Chaminade, Nov. 4; BYU-Hawai'i, Nov. 11) before hosting Cal State Northridge in the Jack in the Box Rainbow Wahine Classic on Nov. 19.

 

Season tickets for both men's and women's basketball are on sale now. 

 

9:15pm – UH Dance Team Performance

9:23pm – Hypersquad Dance Co. Performance

9:30pm – Introduction of Women's Team

9:45pm – Women's Celebrity Game

10:00pm – Student Half-Court Shot Contest

10:05 pm – Introduction of Men's Team

10:20 pm – Men's Celebrity Game
10:40 pm - Men's and Women's Autograph Session