In today's world, Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate. Over the years, Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball has been the subject of study and research, leading to greater knowledge and understanding of its different aspects. Whether in the scientific, social, economic or cultural fields, Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball has proven to have a significant impact on society and people's lives. In this article, we will explore in depth the various dimensions of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball, analyzing its importance and possible implications for the future.
Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball | |||
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University | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa | ||
Athletic director | Craig Angelos | ||
Head coach | Laura Beeman (12th season) | ||
Conference | Big West | ||
Location | Honolulu, Hawaii | ||
Arena | SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center (Capacity: 10,000) | ||
Nickname | Rainbow Wahine | ||
Colors | Green, black, silver, and white | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA tournament round of 32 | |||
1990 | |||
NCAA tournament appearances | |||
1989, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2016, 2022, 2023 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1996, 2016, 2022, 2023 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
Big West: 1993, 1994, 2015, 2022, 2024 WAC: 1998 |
The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball team competes in the Big West Conference for the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Season | Coach | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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Patsy Dung (1974–1979) | |||||||||
1974–75 | Patsy Dung | 4–2 | |||||||
1975–76 | Patsy Dung | 5–2 | |||||||
1976–77 | Patsy Dung | 4–4 | |||||||
1977–78 | Patsy Dung | 7–6 | |||||||
1978–79 | Patsy Dung | 11–6 | |||||||
Patsy Dung: | 31–20 (.608) | ||||||||
Milo Griffin (1979–1982) | |||||||||
1979–1980 | Milo Griffin | 9–16 | |||||||
1980–1981 | Milo Griffin | 8–15 | |||||||
1981–1982 | Milo Griffin | 8–18 | |||||||
Milo Griffin: | 25–49 (.338) | ||||||||
Jerry Busone (1982–1984) | |||||||||
1982–83 | Jerry Busone | 18–12 | |||||||
1983–84 | Jerry Busone | 17–11 | |||||||
Jerry Busone: | 35–23 (.603) | ||||||||
Bill Nepfel (Pacific Coast Athletic Association) (1984–1987) | |||||||||
1984–85 | Bill Nepfel | 20–12 | 2–6 | 4th | |||||
1985–86 | Bill Nepfel | 12–16 | 5–9 | 6th | |||||
1986–87 | Bill Nepfel | 21–7 | 13–5 | 2nd | |||||
Bill Nepfel: | 53–35 (.602) | 20–20 (.500) | |||||||
Vince Goo (Pacific Coast Athletic Association) (1987–1988) | |||||||||
1987–88 | Vince Goo | 14–14 | 8–10 | 7th | |||||
Vince Goo (Big West Conference) (1988–1996) | |||||||||
1988–89 | Vince Goo | 20–10 | 13–5 | T–2nd | NCAA First Round | ||||
1989–90 | Vince Goo | 26–4 | 16–2 | 2nd | NCAA Second Round | ||||
1990–91 | Vince Goo | 12–15 | 6–12 | 8th | |||||
1991–92 | Vince Goo | 25–7 | 13–5 | T–2nd | NWIT Final | ||||
1992–93 | Vince Goo | 28–4 | 17–1 | 1st | |||||
1993–94 | Vince Goo | 25–5 | 16–2 | 1st | NCAA First Round | ||||
1994–95 | Vince Goo | 6–20 | 4–14 | 9th | |||||
1995–96 | Vince Goo | 23–6 | 15–3 | 2nd | NCAA First Round | ||||
Hawaii Rainbow Wahine (Western Athletic Conference) (1996–2004) | |||||||||
1996–97 | Vince Goo | 21–8 | 12–4 | T–2nd | |||||
1997–98 | Vince Goo | 24–4 | 13–1 | 1st | NCAA First Round | ||||
1998–99 | Vince Goo | 17–10 | 9–5 | T–3rd | |||||
1999–2000 | Vince Goo | 20–9 | 11–3 | 2nd | WNIT First Round | ||||
2000–01 | Vince Goo | 26–8 | 12–4 | 2nd | WNIT Semifinals | ||||
2001–02 | Vince Goo | 23–8 | 14–4 | T–2nd | WNIT First Round | ||||
2002–03 | Vince Goo | 16–14 | 9–9 | T–4th | WNIT First Round | ||||
2003–04 | Vince Goo | 8–20 | 6–12 | 8th | |||||
Vince Goo: | 334–116 (.742) | 194–96 (.669) | |||||||
Jim Bolla (Western Athletic Conference) (2004–2009) | |||||||||
2004–05 | Jim Bolla | 11–15 | 7–11 | 7th | |||||
2005–06 | Jim Bolla | 18–10 | 9–7 | 3rd | |||||
2006–07 | Jim Bolla | 15–14 | 9–7 | T–4th | |||||
2007–08 | Jim Bolla | 12–18 | 6–10 | 6th | |||||
2008–09 | Jim Bolla | 8–23 | 4–12 | 8th | |||||
Jim Bolla: | 64–80 (.444) | 35–47 (.427) | |||||||
Dana Takahara-Dias (Western Athletic Conference) (2009–2012) | |||||||||
2009–10 | Dana Takahara-Dias | 10–20 | 6–8 | 8th | |||||
2010–11 | Dana Takahara-Dias | 11–19 | 5–11 | 7th | |||||
2011–12 | Dana Takahara-Dias | 11–19 | 6–8 | 6th | |||||
Dana Takahara-Dias: | 32–58 (.356) | 17–27 (.386) | |||||||
Laura Beeman (Big West Conference) (2012–present) | |||||||||
2012–13 | Laura Beeman | 17–14 | 13–5 | T–2nd | WNIT First Round | ||||
2013–14 | Laura Beeman | 17–14 | 10–6 | 3rd | WNIT First Round | ||||
2014–15 | Laura Beeman | 23–9 | 14–2 | 1st | WNIT First Round | ||||
2015–16 | Laura Beeman | 21–11 | 12–4 | T–2nd | NCAA First Round | ||||
2016–17 | Laura Beeman | 12–18 | 7–9 | T–6th | |||||
2017–18 | Laura Beeman | 12–18 | 5–11 | 8th | |||||
2018–19 | Laura Beeman | 15–17 | 10–6 | T–2nd | WNIT First Round | ||||
2019–20 | Laura Beeman | 16–14 | 9–7 | T–2nd | |||||
2020–21 | Laura Beeman | 9–8 | 7–6 | 5th | |||||
2021–22 | Laura Beeman | 20–10 | 13–3 | 1st | NCAA First Round | ||||
2022–23 | Laura Beeman | 18–15 | 13–7 | 3rd | NCAA First Round | ||||
2023–24 | Laura Beeman | 20-11 | 17-3 | 1st | WBIT First Round | ||||
Laura Beeman: | 200–159 (.557) | 130–69 (.653) | |||||||
Total: | 774–540 (.589) | ||||||||
National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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The Rainbow Wahine have appeared in eight NCAA Tournaments, with a combined record of 1–8.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1989 | #12 | First Round | #5 Washington | L 79–87 |
1990 | #9 | First Round Second Round |
#8 Montana #1 Stanford |
W 83–78 L 76–106 |
1994 | #12 | First Round | #5 San Diego State | L 75–81 |
1996 | #11 | First Round | #6 Auburn | L 53–73 |
1998 | #8 | First Round | #9 Arkansas | L 70–76 |
2016 | #14 | First Round | #3 UCLA | L 50–66 |
2022 | #15 | First Round | #2 Baylor | L 49–89 |
2023 | #14 | First Round | #3 LSU | L 50-73 |
The Rainbow Wahine have appeared in one Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, with a record of 0–1.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2024 | Unseeded | First Round | #2 California | L 60–65 |
The Rainbow Wahine have appeared in eight Women's National Invitation Tournaments, with a combined record of 3–8.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2000 | First Round | Saint Mary's | L 60–75 |
2001 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals |
Santa Clara BYU Oklahoma State New Mexico |
W 73–57 W 77–73 OT W 52–51 L 43–68 |
2002 | First Round | Oregon State | L 50–62 |
2003 | First Round | Arizona State | L 44–57 |
2013 | First Round | San Diego | L 49–61 |
2014 | First Round | Washington | L 50–67 |
2015 | First Round | Saint Mary's | L 88–92 OT |
2019 | First Round | Saint Mary's | L 67–43 |
The Rainbow Wahine competed in one National Women's Invitational Tournament in 1992 losing to Georgia Tech in the final 72—90.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1992 | First Round Semifinals Final |
Florida International Arkansas State Georgia Tech |
W 83–73 W 83–73 L 72–90 |
The Rainbow Wahine retired their first number in 2015, honoring number 32 for the program's all-time leader in points and rebounds, Judy Mosley-McAfee.
Hawaii Rainbow Wahine retired numbers | |||
No. | Player | Career | Year retired |
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32 | Judy Mosley-McAfee | 1986–1990 | 2015 |