Hawaii's new backcourt

Coach Bob Nash needs point production, outside-shooting and the creation of scoring opportunities for his bigs out of his Rainbow Warrior backcourt this season and has a pair of newcomers who seemingly fit the bill. Brian McInnis has a feature today on Dwain Williams and Jeremy Lay:

UH guards provide hope
Brian McInnis
Hopnolulu Star Bulletin
October 15, 2009

One is coming to the realization that he is, in fact, a Division I basketball player. The other feels blessed just to have another chance at D-I ball.

Hawaii guards Jeremy Lay and Dwain Williams may not fit the prototype of hoops saviors, but the expectations around Manoa are just that for the two new Rainbow Warriors in the backcourt.

The Rainbows officially begin practice tomorrow at 5 p.m. in a fresh season full of promise, and the 6-foot junior guards are considered crucial pieces to help the team become a legitimate threat to make a national tournament for the first time since 2004. The practice is closed to the public.

Lay and Williams, two of the 'Bows five offseason acquisitions, will be scrutinized as they will be counted on not just to drain 3-pointers with regularity, but also to absorb and run the team's flex-motion offense over the next two weeks...

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