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The winningest player in the history of the Hawaii men's basketball team, Mike Thomas, reminisces about his five-year career in Manoa spanning three head coaches, an NCAA investigation and NCAA Tournament run. Thomas breaks down how Gib Arnold, Benjy Taylor and Eran Ganot found success through different methods. He's left hoops behind -- at least as a player -- and is focusing his energies in athletic training, player development and music. Meanwhile, the bank is open for Biwali Bayles as the 'Bows withdraw a one-point W at Cal State Northridge.

After the thrilling win for the Rainbow Warriors men's basketball team, Gary Dickman is joined by Tiff Wells to talk about the start to UH's men's volleyball season this Sunday and what to expect this season. Josh Pacheco also comes on to talk about today's UH basketball game at CSUN and the thrilling and dramatic finish by Eran Ganot's squad.

Bobby takes you through your Aloha #HDayFriday workday as the NBA announces its starting lineups for next month's All-Star Game, possibly an NFL trade between Carolina and Houston involving Christian McCaffrey and DeShaun Watson, as well as this weekend's UH men's basketball series at CSUN.

On today's show:

-John Montgomery UH men's basketball assistant coach: has the scout for CSUN this week and gives us a preview of what to expect this weekend (from no Lamine Diane and Terrell Gomez, but focusing on the conference's leading scorer, TJ Starks), as well as what can be explained about UH's scoring droughts and also talks about the developments of JoVon McClanahan.

-Mike Trapasso, UH baseball head coach: shares his excitement about the official start date of college baseball as his team gears up for their opener next week at Arizona State. How does the bullpen look? What does he look for in a backend relief pitcher? How important is Kolten Wong to UH and the baseball program? All of that is discussed, as well as a preview into Saturday's Grand Slam Celebration.

-Ronn Miyashiro, UH men's golf head coach: discusses the challenges of tournaments this year and just how flexible the host school must be with cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coach also shares what his roster looks like and that while they do have the talent, they must get back in the groove.

Plus, buy or sell returns.

Artie continues your Aloha #HDayFriday sports discussion with a lot of talk on this weekend's UH men's basketball series on the road at CSUN.

Joining Artie today:

-Tim Shepherd, former UH men's basketball player, talks about the evolution of the post players from his playing days into today's game, assesses this year's UH team and recounts a memory from a game at New Mexico in addition to how he used his height against taller opponents.

-June Jones, former NFL and UH head coach, discusses the Yahoo Sports article he was quoted in about draft eligible quarterbacks he likes over Trevor Lawrence and how social media and the transfer portal are changing the college game.

The animals are out, so Dave Kawada fills in after the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game finishes up and talks about the news with Carson Wentz being traded to the Indianapolis Colts and what could be of the quarterback roulette going on right now. Also, Hawaii's own Derek Low will talk about the state of college basketball and Carl Clapp from the University of Hawaii talks about getting TC Ching Complex ready for the next football season.

As the Men's volleyball season approaches, UH assistant coach Josh Walker joins Dave and Tiff to talk about the upcoming season.

Sports Agent, former NBA assistant coach, and Hawaii's own Jarinn Akana joins Dave and Tiff to talk about the statements that Draymond Green made the other day about the power/influence of NBA players. Akana also talks about his interest in getting into the NFL market.

Former Hawaii linebacker and future CFL Hall of Famer Solomon Elimimian joins the podcast to reflect on his recently announced retirement and his journey in the game football. Prior to that Kanoa and Jordan discuss the "what ifs" around Lebron James playing football, opportunities lost by the UH basketball team against UCSB, the trade rumors surrounding Marcus Mariota, and more. Plus, as always, the fellas end the episode with their "Best and Worst".

Jonathan Warriner, college basketball writer and analyst, talks the downfall of many of the great college basketball programs this season. Kristian Winfield from NY Daily News talks Brooklyn Nets and their abysmal defense this season, and why they're going to make it to the Finals. Johnny White from Spectrum previews tomorrows matchup against CSUN for the Rainbow Warriors.

Dave Kawada and Tiff Wells fill in for the guys on this mid-week edition of the show. As the Men's volleyball season approaches, UH assistant coach Josh Walker joins the show to talk about the upcoming season. Then, Sports Agent, former NBA assistant coach, and Hawaii's own Jarinn Akana joins the show to talk about the statements that Draymond Green made the other day about the power/influence of NBA players. And Orlando Sentinel reporter Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about UCF football's new coach Gus Malzahn and quarterback Dillon Gabriel's post on social media. Plus, Tiff's corner and Aladdin's lamp is in for this show!