Hawaii Rainbow Warriors basketball

The team has recently been in the news due to its performance in the early part of the season. In mid-November, the Rainbow Warriors captured their second consecutive Rainbow Classic title, a preseason tournament that helped the team build momentum and cohesion.

However, the team's recent news cycle also includes a competitive loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils. This high-scoring game, which concluded the team's recent stretch of games, demonstrates the challenging non-conference schedule the Rainbow Warriors often face. These early-season games are typically used to prepare the team for its conference schedule in the Big West.