ESPN Honolulu

The animals come on after game three of the World Series between the Dodgers and the Rays and the guys break down the game and how the Dodgers just might be too tough to beat going up 2-1 in the series. Also, news on Antonio Brown and his new team in Tampa Bay, and the guys have some time to talk about the first UH football game of 2020 against Fresno State.

Fresh of the NBA title as an Assistant Coach for the LA Lakers, former UH Men's Basketball player Phil Handy joins the show while on vacation to discuss the run the Lakers went on to win championship number 17, how AD can still improve, Jimmy Butler took the Miami Heat to another level during the playoffs, having the ability to see former UH great Anthony Carter on the Heat staff throughout the NBA Bubble and just how thankful he still is for Phil Handy.

UH Football plays this weekend Josh goes how important each game is, Josh also talks about how many Bowl games won't be played this year cause of the pandemic, but with the World series tied Josh talks about what todays Game 3 might be.

From new coaches in the NBA to UH football beginning on Saturday to the release of the UH basketball schedule, Artie discusses it all on this Aloha Friday.

Joining the show today are:

-Former Rainbow Warrior and current UH Men's Basketball grad manager Gibson Johnson discusses the excitement level of being back in the gym and of the recently announced basketball schedule, all the while raising a baby boy with his wife.

-Fresh of the NBA title as an Assistant Coach for the LA Lakers, former UH Men's Basketball player Phil Handy joins the show while on vacation to discuss the run the Lakers went on to win championship number 17, how AD can still improve, Jimmy Butler took the Miami Heat to another level during the playoffs, having the ability to see former UH great Anthony Carter on the Heat staff throughout the NBA Bubble and just how thankful he still is for Phil Handy.

-Former UH Men's Basketball Guard Trevor Ruffin joins the show for a few minutes to talk about his relationship with Phil Handy.

-Former UH Men's Basketball standout and coach Bob Nash reflects on players he has coached and how they are successful in their pro careers and in life, the difficulties of coaching in Japan and just how much fun he's having still being around the game of basketball.

Maui’s Let’s Talk Sports duo of Kanoa Leahey and Jordan Helle host the ESPN Honolulu AM #ESPNFanFriday show.

In the all-UH coaches lineup:

-Kaleo Baxter (Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach)joins the show right before practice to discuss how practices have gone and what the focuses are on, the excitement level of both the coaches and players, possible scheduling format (including travel) for the upcoming season and thoughts on the NCAA changing its tournament format.

-Laura Beeman (Women's Basketball Head Coach)gives her thoughts on the recently released conference schedule, the importanceness of her relationship with the team during this time and just how deep this team is.

-Chris Gerlufsen (Men's Basketball Assistant Coach) voices his opinion on the recently released conference schedule, adjusting to playing on back-to-back nights and who has stood out during practice.

Plus, do the guys buy...or sell...in this edition of Buy or Sell, "Be Honest" makes a return appearance and a lot of #HawaiiFB talk as we get ready for the opening weekend around the Mountain West Conference. UH football, but more importantly, UH sports are back after being put on hiatus since March 12th.

Josh Pacheco fills in for Gary Dickman and Chris and Josh come on after Thursday night football between the NY Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Eagles are in first place after being...2-4-1? Josh and Chris also give some insight on Hawaii's first football game in Fresno against the Bulldogs and mention a few familiar names to the University of Hawaii program.

Working from home, Bobby takes you through your Thursday morning.

Boston Globe sports columnist Tara Sullivan discusses all things involving the New England Patriots. From the 2-3 record to there not being enough talent, is it panic time for Patriots fans? Is the blame all on Cam Newton? How has second-year pick Jarrett Stidham looked?

Larry Brown, founder of Larry Brown Sports, talks the NFL and just why there are so many teams with zero or one wins on the season. Who should be prepared to look at a new quarterback for the 2021 season and thoughts on Tua named the QB1 for the Dolphins during their bye week are also brought up.

Jeremy Mauss, Managing Editor at The Mountain West Wire, voices his pleasure that Mountain West Conference football is finally back. Jeremy and Bobby go around the conference for a look at the slate of games for week 1.

Plus, Buy/Sell returns, a look ahead to Thursday Night Football in the NFL and the protocols surrounding #HawaiiFB as they near kickoff at Fresno State.

We did an at-home special for the kickoff edition of Call the Coach! Coach Graham and Bobby Curran recap training and preview the Rainbow Warriors' upcoming game at Fresno State. Plus, coach answers a bunch of questions from fans.

Big West Conference Commissioner Dan Butterly joins to talk about the 20 Game Men's and Women's Basketball season and what Volleyball season could be as well. Darryl Turner of Napa talks about the great program they have going on. Also World Series had more viewers the NBA Finals Josh give his take on today's show.

After coming within two games of an NBA championship, Miami Heat player development coach and former Hawaii basketball great A.C. Carter comes on and shares thoughts of his team's memorable sojourn in the Orlando bubble. UH's first conference player of the year relives his incredible journey from hustling on Atlanta hardcourts as a high school dropout, to making it out to the islands, to gritting out an extended career in the Association.