Boys basketball

Rise and shine, it’s time for eight more games at every hoopaholic’s favorite Christmas treat, the ‘Iolani Prep Classic. We’re in Day 4, which begins with the No. 1 team in Hawaii, Punahou, playing one of the BIIF’s top teams, Waiakea. The day will end with the underdog Kahuku Red Raiders against Goliath, Findlay Prep, the No. 1 team in the country. Tuesday’s games Consolation Punahou 69, Waiakea 51 Waianae 46, Kaiser 42 Corona del Sol (Ariz.) 76, Kapolei 46 […]

Game highlights of Kahuku’s 60-54 upset win over Mount Vernon (N.Y.) are below. The Red Raiders’ victory came in the opening round of the ‘Iolani Prep Classic, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Some post-game thoughts now that we’re eight games into the ‘Iolani Prep Classic. Dr. Phillips (Fla.) looked reasonably solid in a 59-38 win over Waiakea to start today’s games. They’re always solid, athletic and one of the better teams in America. Are they up to the level of Oak Hill (101-28 winner over Kapolei) or Findlay Prep (89-39 over Mid-Pacific)? That’s probably an unfair question. What’s more important is this: If the Panthers play their best game every night, can […]

Boys hoops is deeper than it has been in some time. The girls side has roughly 12-14 competitive teams, and by that I mean, teams that play sound basketball and can beat each other, given the right circumstances and a bit of peak performance. The boys side is much less predictable, with around 16-18 teams in a generally separate echelon. Here’s a look at today’s Star-Advertiser Boys Basketball Top 10 along with my ballot positions of each team. 1. Punahou […]