Men’s basketball brings home a powerful win against Manhattan in an 86-56 blowout on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
Sophomore point guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor from Wahiawa, Oʻahu, begins his second year with UH basketball. He helps the team kick off the season with six wins and only one loss.
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The team listens intently to head coach Eran Ganot on the left, and to assistant coach Brad Davidson holding a clipboard on the right.
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One of the UH Rainbow Warrior Dancers shakes her pom poms to pump up the crowd. The UH Rainbow Warrior Dancers are the official dance team of the University of Hawaiʻi and perform in conjunction with cheerleaders for UH athletics.
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Hawai’i’s graduate student Yacine Toumi (10) goes up for a heavily contested layup against Manhattan’s Marko Ljubicic (21).
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Head coach Eran Ganot gets up and motions to a referee, pleading for a fowl.
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Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) looks for an open pass while forward Gytis Nemeikša (5) tries to make himself available. Nemeikša begins his second season with UH Manoa and his senior year. He comes from Lithuania.
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The Hawaiʻi bench erupts after one of Isaac Johnson’s three pointers. He completed four of his five attempts, adding to his 25 points that night. He also made 2 blocks.
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Senior transfer student, Isaac Johnson (20) from American Fork Utah congratulates teammate Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) on a good play. Johnson is becoming a major piece of the Hawaiʻi team and scored 25 points by the end of the night.
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At the start of the game, Manhattan guard Erik Oliver Bush (5) goes up for a huge dunk on a fast break. Deflated Hawaiʻi including Dre Bullock (4) and Isaac Johnson (20) turn back to get on offense.
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Manhattan guard Devin Dinkins (0) goes up against Hawaiʻi guard Hunter Erickson. The graduate student, Erickson, is originally from Provo Utah. He played four seasons of Division-I basketball at Utah and BYU before coming to UH.
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The Rainbow Warrior cheer squad lifts the crowd’s energy, giving the audience spirit late in the game.
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Hawaiʻi defender Dre Bullock (4) rises to the rim to challenge a tough Manhattan attempt in front of the home crowd at the UH Mānoa.
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Sophomore guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) surveys the floor during Friday night’s nonconference matchup against Manhattan.
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UH center Isaac Johnson (20) signals to his coach as the Bows battle the Jaspers, a MAAC opponent coming off a 12-8 conference season.
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A tough moment for the ‘Bows, as Manhattan’s Terrance Jones (22) rises for a highlight dunk over Hawaiʻi’s Isaiah Kerr (7).
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Hawaiʻi’s seven footer, Isaac Johnson (20) puts up a three-pointer with confidence as the Rainbow Warriors continue to build their lead.
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A UH Manoa guard Isaac Johnson (20) signals for the ball, calling for a play as the offense resets.
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Forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) rises for the block, denying the Jaspers’ drive to the rim.
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UH teammates celebrate their win over Manhattan highlighted by senior Isaac Johnson (44) and his career-high with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
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Battle at the rim! A 2-on-1 advantage, with the Bows seen dominating rebounds during the third quarter.
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