The 2026 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Coaches Hawaiian Islands Tour is underway, bringing free basketball clinics to six islands throughout the state — including stops made May 16 in Hilo and May 17 in Kihei, Maui.
There is one stop slated this week for Kaua‘i keiki.
Remaining schedule
- 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18: Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi.
- 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19: Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; contact MaryLou Kaukeano at mkaukeano@pulamalanai.com for additional information, with questions or to inquire if any spots are still available.
- 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20: Honolulu, Sacred Hearts Academy; contact Ryan Hogue at rhogue@sacredhearts.org for additional information, with questions or to inquire if any spots are still available.
- 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21: Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, Kapa‘a High School; contact James Kealalio at jkealalio@kauai.gov for additional information, with questions or to inquire if any spots are still available.
The free keiki basketball clinics are hosted by University of Hawai‘i at Hilo men’s basketball coaches.
This is the second annual coaches tour hosted by the Hilo coaches. Clinics are for keiki in grades 4-8 and include head men’s basketball coach Kaniela Aiona and assistant coaches Steve Kinder and Anthony Haskett.
“We’re thrilled to be out again to connect with the keiki basketball players across the state,” said sixth-year Vulcans head coach Aiona in a release about this year’s clinics. “Basketball has always been a cornerstone of our community here and we want to honor that legacy by giving back and helping to inspire the next generation with the mindset and work ethic they’ll need both on and off the court.”
Limited signups are available for each clinic, so be sure to contact the respective person listed above for each of the remaining clinics to get more information.
