Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Hawaii gets a tournament

Hawaii is going to enjoy greater exposure as a result of a new tourney announcement.

New classic brings about big changes to old classic
Brian McInnis
Honolulu Star Bulletin
October 14, 2008


The creation of the Diamond Head Classic gives Oahu basketball fans a chance to see big-time college hoops similar to what folks on Maui have been treated to for a quarter-century.

Whether the inaugural event in December 2009 can attract marquee opponents as well as the EA Sports Maui Invitational has through the years remains to be seen. But the University of Hawaii and ESPN Regional Television are hopeful this new men's basketball tournament thrives during the Christmas holiday season.

"This is one of the biggest announcements to affect the University of Hawaii and our state probably in about 30 years," UH athletic director Jim Donovan said...

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