#23 Airzona- (4-1): The Wildcats, who reached last years Elite 8, will bring the nations #1 ranked recruiting class to the hardwood in 2012.
Hawaii- (1-1): See Above.
Miami (FL)- (3-0): The Hurricanes will be led by Jim Larranaga in 2011-12. Larranaga, who coached at George Mason for 14 seasons, led the Patriots to the Final Four in 2006.
Ole Miss- (4-1): The Rebels will face 2012 HADHC participant Miami (FL) Friday, Nov. 25.
SDSU- (5-1): Last years Cinderella Aztecs continue to turn heads with strong start including wins over USC and LBSU.
San Francisco- (4-1): NBA great Bill Russel led the Dons to National Titles in 1955 and 1956.
Texas Tech- (3-0): The undefeated Red Raiders will face Larry Bird’s Alma mater Indiana St. Thursday, Nov. 24.
Team #8: To be Determined. Who wants to join the fun!?!
**Don’t forget, you can still purchase tickets to the tournament! Click HERE for (4) ways to get your ticket.**
With Aloha From: Matthew Dentone and Tamarah Tabor
Yes, it’s that time of year again and we know where you can go to find those wonderful stocking stuffers!
Find your way to your local Rainbowtique, and browse through your favorite University of Hawaii gear and accessories.
If you purchase $100 of regular priced merchandise you will receive 2 free upper level tickets to one (1) session of the 2011 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. This promotion is applicable only to Stan Sheriff Center ticket office with voucher and in store at Rainbowtique Ward and Downtown location.
In most parts of the country, December brings lots of exciting activities: building snowmen, snowball fights, sledding, staying warm beside a cozy fireplace, and drinking plenty of hot chocolate. However, in Hawaii you will find surfing, snorkeling, beach volleyball, sunset catamaran rides and sitting pool side with a chilled Mai Tai (at Rum Fire of course). Oh and don’t forget College Football Bowl season, in Hawaii it’s the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.
In December, the average high temperature in New York is 42, Denver is 48, and San Francisco is 59 degrees Fahrenheit. If you want to escape the bitter cold winter weather, find your way to the Hawaiian Islands during this time. You’ll find yourself enjoying the December average high temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
Look no further, you can spend your holiday season in beautiful Hawaii, while enjoying some of the nation’s top basketball teams competing at the 3rd annual Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic.
Hotel and ticket packages are available for your convenience, including:
Fresh Flower Lei Greeting
Roundtrip Airport transfers
Hotel Stay – from one of Sheraton’s beautiful hotels Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Sheraton Waikiki, Moana Surfrider, and The Royal Hawaiian
Roundtrip Game Transfers
Tickets to the Game
Click here for a complete list of all inclusive packages: Pleasant Holidays
With Aloha From: Matthew Dentone and Tamarah Tabor
In true ESPN tradition, the Men’s NCAA basketball season will take flight this coming weekend. With the NBA lockout in progress, the 24 hour programming schedule ESPN has lined up should prove to be a thirst quencher for basketball fans across the nation. Go to ESPN Men’s College Basketball Schedule to find out when and who your team is playing.
One of the 2011 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic participating teams will be part of the ESPN programming line-up. The University of Hawaii Warrior basketball team will tip-off their season under the spotlight when they take on CSU Northridge. The game will air on ESPN Monday, Nov. 14th at 11:00 PM Hawaii Time or for those early risers 4:00 AM on the East Coast. The game will be at the UH Stan Sheriff Center.
The team is predicted to finish fourth in the Western Athletic Conference. Head Coach Gib Arnold and his Warriors look to gain momentum going into what is to be their last season as a member of the WAC, before jumping into the Big West at the start of the 2012-2013 season.
The NCAA basketball season is just around the corner and ESPN SportsNation wants to know what you think about their impressive basketball line-up!
The schedule features great match-ups at the State Farm Champions Classic, DirecTV Charleston Classic, 5-hour Energy Puerto Rico Tip-Off, 76 Classic, Old Spice Classic and (of course, our very own) Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. These basketball tournaments give participating teams a chance at showcasing their skill and giving fans a sneak peek into what can be expected from the teams leading up to the NCAA tournament.
Check out this POLL and let ESPN SportsNation know what you think! Who will take the cake and what players are going to put on a show in their match-ups?
Mark your calendars! Here is the schedule for the six (6) tournaments:
The inaugural State Farm Champions Classic is November 15that Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y. This 1-day tournament will air on ESPN. Check out the Tournament Bracketology!
The fourth-annual DirecTV Charleston Classic is November 17, 18 & 20 at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. This 3-day tournament will air five games on ESPNU. Check out the Tournament Bracketology!
The fifth-annual 5-hour Energy Puerto Rico Tip-Off is November 17, 18 & 20 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in the cosmopolitan Hato Rey district of San Juan. This 3-day tournament will air games on ESPN2 and ESPNU. Check out the Tournament Bracketology!
The fifth-annual 76 Classic will tip-off Thanksgiving weekend, November 24, 25 & 27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. This 3-day tournament will air games on ESPN2 and ESPNU. Check out the Tournament Bracketology!
The sixth-annual Old Spice Classic will tip-off Thanksgiving weekend, November 24, 25 & 27 at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. This 3-day tournament will air games on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. Check out the Tournament Bracketology!
The third-annual Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic is December 22, 23 & 25 at the University of Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. This 3-day tournament will air all 12 games on the ESPN platform: ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3. Check out the Tournament Bracketology!
It’s official! Fans can purchase all-session packages or individual game tickets.
There are 3 ways you can get your tickets:
For convenience, tickets can be purchased online and fans can print them from their own computer. Just visit www.etickethawaii.com.
Visit the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Campus Center, Rainbowtique Downtown Honolulu, Rainbowtique Ward Centre, the Stan Sheriff Center and Aloha Stadium Box Office’s. The locations are open Monday- Friday, 9a.m. until 5p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
Call Us! 808-944-2697 Monday- Friday, 9a.m. until 5p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
The Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic is Dec. 22, 23 & 25 at the Stan Sheriff Center. For more information on the tournament, visit the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic website. Don’t miss out!
ABOUT THIS BLOG
Welcome to the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic blog! This is our third year, and we’re looking forward to a wonderful three days at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu as well as some great play from this year’s field (Arizona, East Tennessee State, Indiana State, Hawaii, Miami, Ole Miss, San Diego State and San Francisco). Each school will compete in one game per day, advancing through a bracket-tournament format. Social media guru Tamarah Tabor will provide exclusive content. We welcome your feedback; after all, it’s a blog, right?
Welcome to the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic blog! This is our third year, and we’re looking forward to a wonderful three days at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu as well as some great play from this year’s field (Arizona, East Tennessee State, Indiana State, Hawaii, Miami, Ole Miss, San Diego State and San Francisco). Each school will compete in one game per day, advancing through a bracket-tournament format. Social media guru Tamarah Tabor will provide exclusive content. We welcome your feedback; after all, it’s a blog, right?