Stephen Tsai

Hawaii

Reporter at Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Reporter for @StarAdvertiser covering University of Hawaii football, men’s basketball and baseball.

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Hawaii football receives commits from trio out of Kahuku, Nanakuli, Idaho

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Stephen Tsai

The evolution of the Hawaii football team’s run-and-shoot offense includes plays involving tight ends and long-armed offensive tackles.
Hawaii reloads with lefty, first baseman, catcher

6 days ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

The Hawaii baseball team continued its reloading with commitments from a left-handed pitcher, a smooth-hitting first baseman and a durable catcher. Pitcher Caleb Okada, a 2023 Kamehameha graduate; first baseman Josh Martin, who struck out only eight times in 215 plate appearances, and Mikey Easter, who started all 50 games for Azusa Pacific this past season, will join the Rainbow Warriors in August. Okada and Martin played for Santa Rosa Junior College in 2025.
Hawaii football receives commits from trio out of Kahuku, Nanakuli, Idaho

6 days ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

The evolution of the Hawaii football team’s run-and-shoot offense includes plays involving tight ends and long-armed offensive tackles. The Rainbow Warriors secured three 2026 commitments to address those areas:>> Kahuku’s Christian Sanford-Tupuola, who has been used as a wideout and quarterback in the Red Raiders’ open-set offense, is projected as a future UH tight end.
University of Hawaii baseball team signs a top JC hitter

1 week ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

The University of Hawaii baseball team has received a commitment from one of the top junior college hitters. Evan Rolbiecki batted .363 with 18 home runs and 72 RBI in 51 games for Cypress Community College in Cypress, Calif., this past season. Rolbiecki was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association’s All-America first team. Rolbiecki said he chose the Rainbow Warriors “mainly because of the program and what they’ve been doing the past couple years. And then seeing the culture that’s there.
Rainbows looking spry during organized training

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Stephen Tsai

It seemed like old times in the University of Hawaii’s Gym II. The basketball and the UH players were in constant motion during a 3-on-3 drill. Isaac “Big Fish ” Johnson, a 7-foot center, ran a loop from the low post to the top of the key. Wing Quandre “Dre ” Bullock, guard Isaiah Kerr, combo guard Tanner Cuff and point guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor sneaked into the paint for backdoor layups. Forward Jalen Myers attacked the boards.
Ex-Rainbow Munoz joins staff to direct player development

1 week ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

Juan Munoz, a resilient point guard for three years with the University of Hawaii basketball team, is rejoining the Rainbow Warriors as director of player development. “I’m excited to start my new coaching journey,” Munoz said. “It’s an honor and blessing. Coach (Eran) Ganot has been there for me and helping me. Same as the staff. They’ve been good mentors for me, and hopefully will help me a lot during the season.”Munoz will work with the players in their development on and off the court.
Rainbows looking spry during organized training

1 week ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

It seemed like old times in the University of Hawaii’s Gym II. The basketball and the UH players were in constant motion during a 3-on-3 drill. Isaac “Big Fish” Johnson, a 7-foot center, ran a loop from the low post to the top of the key. Wing Quandre “Dre” Bullock, guard Isaiah Kerr, combo guard Tanner Cuff and point guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor sneaked into the paint for backdoor layups. Forward Jalen Myers attacked the boards.
’Bows land touted lefty from Horizon League

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Stephen Tsai

The University of Hawaii baseball team is adding a left-handed complement to its pitching staff. Grant Garman, who made 15 starts for Oakland University (Auburn Hills, Mich.) this season, has accepted an offer to join the Rainbow Warriors in August. Earlier this year, D1Baseball named Garman as the Horizon League’s 2025 Preseason Freshman of the Year. AdvertisementGarman, who is 6 feet and 185 pounds, had a 5.83 ERA overall, including 5.20 in 10 conference starts, this season.
’Bows land touted lefty from Horizon League

1 week ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

The University of Hawaii baseball team is adding a left-handed complement to its pitching staff. Grant Garman, who made 15 starts for Oakland University (Auburn Hills, Mich.) this season, has accepted an offer to join the Rainbow Warriors in August. Earlier this year, D1Baseball named Garman as the Horizon League’s 2025 Preseason Freshman of the Year. Garman, who is 6 feet and 185 pounds, had a 5.83 ERA overall, including 5.20 in 10 conference starts, this season.
Stephen Tsai: So much for summer; UH programs go year-round

1 week ago | staradvertiser.com | Stephen Tsai

Remember summer? There used to be a little more than two months when high school kids hit the beach or worked or just did nothing at all. When graduation parties were held one weekend after another. When summer loving was a blast and happened so fast. When college student-athletes actually took a break. Now most University of Hawaii student-athletes attend summer school, during which they can collect a scholarship check and participate in summer strength/conditioning programs.