I am sure there is more.

US World News reports that only 3% of graduating seniors in the US play D1-D3 basketball. That is very low in my opinion.

I just listed 3 kids I knew that were moving on to D1 from the 2019 graduating class. Maybe there is 1-2 more, but probably not.

There were over 200 seniors that graduated last year in Hawaii who played bball. The number that moves on to D1-D3 is quite low. This is off the top of my head. I am quite aware of who goes where. But please look. None of the schools listed below are known for their academics.

And, other then D1, these girls are getting minimal money. D3 does not give athletic money. Most D2 schools cannot afford to give full athletic scholarships.

So if the goal is just to play, then some kids get to continue. But none of them are going to tier 1 or tier 2 universities.

Look at the clubs on the mainland in california. Many of the kids are getting into Cal, UCLA, USC, etc. Big difference. To think Hawaii has the same opportunities for exposure that California, Washington, and Las Vegas has just makes me shake my head.

Washington State – 3 Molinas
San Jose State – Obrey and lahainaluna girl
Utah State – Kamakawiwiole

UH Hilo – Kawaha, Talbit
Chaminade – Nueku, Takata, Braun
HPU – Rivera

Alaska – Fernandez, Roy
Concordia – Princey
Central Washington – Pana, Maeda

Bruh.. your list only includes 3 girls that graduated this year. Get like 3 sisters from Konawaena playing at Washington State, plenny girls playing Big West including one or two at UH. You’re crazy to not realize how many girls go onto play collegiate ball from Hawai’i. Go look up Chaminade, HPU, and UH-Hilo’s rosters get girls playing on those teams as well. Seems like you didn’t even look or are oblivious to the amount of girls who have gone to play college over the past 2 decades from these islands.

Therefore, I disagree with your statement that the girls need to go out of state to get offers. Too many examples here from home.

@Loca1boiAnonymous, I do not think there plenty local girls playing D1 and D2. If the top of my head there is Kamalu, Wu, and Obrey playing D1. I don’t know of anyone playing D2. There are a few going D3.

There is not a lot. Attending a mainland school allows you to play better competition, the colleges in the area can watch the players, and it’s probably cheaper to live.

Wait for it. Wait for it.