Boys basketball

Once again, the shuffle has a lot of longtime boys basketball fans stunned. This time, probably a lot more than usual. Here’s a look at the Oahu Interscholastic Association boys basketball Red and White Conferences (Divisions I and II) now that teams have been moved up and down. Red Conference, East Division Castle* Kahuku Kailua* Kaimuki Kalani* Moanalua Roosevelt* West Division Red Conference, West Division Campbell Kapolei Leilehua Mililani Radford Pearl City* Waianae* * Promoted from Division II (White Conference) […]

They are the two best teams in the state. Any other teams that disagree had their chances and missed the opportunities. When top-seeded ‘Iolani (20-7) and defending state champ Kamehameha (26-6) tangle in the final of the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball Division I State Championships tonight, there will be very little mystery involved. Here’s look at ‘Iolani versus Kamehameha, the 2009-10 season chapter: Dec. 30, 2009: ‘Iolani 57, Kamehameha 46 This was the final of Moanalua’s Na Menehune Holiday Classic. […]

‘Iolani has been hungry for a state championship treat since 2006. A 55-44 win over Kahuku (19-11) last night brought the top-seeded Raiders one step closer. Kahuku offered some food for thought along the way, lining up in a 1-3-1 zone that ‘Iolani out of its normal rhythm. “It changed the tempo. It got slower and allowed them to execute their offense a little better,” ‘Iolani coach Dean Shimamoto said. “For the most part, we did a good job attacking […]

More from last night’s semifinal battle between Kamehameha and Punahou at the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball Division I State Championships. Kamehameha outlasted Punahou 47-43 at Stan Sheriff Center to advance to the final. • The bigger Buffanblu controlled the first quarter, going to DeForest Buckner on the low post for six early points. Punahou led 12-5 early in the second quarter when Kamehameha seized momentum. • The Warriors used their motion offense, a three-guard weave between the wing areas, to […]

Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010 Stan Sheriff Center Division I Final: ‘Iolani 46, Kamehameha 43 Kainoa Chu’s 3-pointer with 5 seconds left broke a 43-all tie and gave the Raiders their first state title since 2006. Chu finished with 27 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead ‘Iolani (20-7), the Interscholastic League of Honolulu champion and top seed. Micah Christenson had 23 points and 11 rebounds for defending state champion Kamehameha (26-7). Third place: Punahou 58, […]

Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010 Stan Sheriff Center Division II Final: Pahoa 41, Kailua 38 Freshman Nick Fisher scored 17 points and senior Isaiah Ekau amassed 12 points, 13 rebounds and three steals as the Daggers (12-16) stunned the Surfriders to capture their first state championship in basketball. Center Jordan DeCorte had 14 points and seven boards to lead Kailua (21-13), runner-up in the state and Oahu Interscholastic Association White Conference. Rhys Nakakura added 10 […]

Two days into the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships, and there are wows, uh-huhs and some moments of silence. • Kamehameha’s 53-50 double-overtime win over Moanalua last night wasn’t a shocker, but it definitely took the wind out of the sails of a lot of fans who enjoyed Na Menehune’s fastbreaking style this season. The matchup between the defending state champion, Kamehameha, and Moanalua, tilted Kamehameha’s way on styles alone. The Warriors thrive out of their sticky 2-3 matchup […]

To the uninitiated, Division II basketball has no glory. The rest of us know better. With the field whittled down from 12 teams to eight due in part to budget cuts, the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball Division II State Championships is uniquely compelling this season. It’s more than just eight. It could be an Elite Eight. Roosevelt, the top seed, built up a respectable resume in nonconference play, including a 62-43 win over Oahu Interscholastic Association Red West power Mililani. […]