Hawaii just got a basketball gem from Down Under—Lueth Awan, a 6’7” guard/wing with three years of NCAA eligibility, is set to join the team before classes start in August. Impressed by Hawaii’s player development culture, Awan brings elite pedigree: he played last season with the Sydney Kings, champions of Australia’s top league (ranked sixth globally). Awan’s rise is no surprise—he’s mentored by NBA legend Matthew Dellavedova, who also recommended him to Coach Eran Ganot, a former Saint Mary’s teammate. With Awan now on board, Hawaii adds to its growing legacy of Australian talent—this marks the 30th Aussie to suit up under Ganot’s leadership.

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Lueth Awan, a 6-foot-7 Australian guard with pro experience, just joined the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team, bringing elite length, defensive prowess, and championship pedigree from his NBL Finals run with the Sydney Kings. Coach Eran Ganot raves about his two-way potential, calling him a gifted athlete ready to make an impact. Awan’s journey includes five years in Sydney’s competitive scene, culminating in an All-Star Five nod, and he’s now part of a diverse international roster that includes fellow Aussie Bol Dengdit. With three years of eligibility left, Awan’s arrival signals a major upgrade for the Rainbow Warriors.

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Hawai‘i’s Rainbow Warriors and Wahine are officially headed to the Mountain West Conference, locking in their first-ever appearance in the Mountain West Basketball Championships in Las Vegas in 2027 — with the women’s tournament running March 7–10 and the men’s March 10–13. Top six seeds skip the early rounds, and winners earn automatic NCAA bids. As one of three new members joining in 2026–27, Hawai‘i brings championship pedigree — the men’s team just won a Big West title and returned to the NCAA after 11 years, while the women’s team boasts multiple titles and recent finals runs. The Mountain West is also studying NCAA selection trends to boost its chances of sending multiple teams to the NCAA Tournament with strong seeds — all part of a bigger plan to elevate postseason play and give student-athletes more meaningful competition.

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