A month later than planned and after many more months of doubt, the University of Hawai’i will finally open its 2020-21 men’s basketball season on Friday against cross-town Division II rival Hawai’i Pacific.
Tipoff for the game — which was just formally announced Tuesday afternoon — is set for 7 p.m. in the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. As expected, no fans will be in attendance, but the game will be broadcast live statewide on Spectrum Sports TV and via radio on ESPN1420AM.
For both teams, which have been conducting modified workouts for the past two months, it’s being looked at as a “better-late-than-never” blessing to finally get the ball rolling on the competitive season.