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Jordan & Hunter discuss the recent increase in verbal commits from local high school players, San Diego State-Mountain West Drama, and the Mountain West media days! Mahalo to Spectrum Sports Hawaii & HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union for supporting Hawaii Football Now!

Damon Bruce joins the show to talk about the red hot San Francisco Giants and what has fueled their recent 10-game winning streak. Paul Biancardi from ESPN talks the NBA Draft and anything other than Victor Wembanyama going first overall.

Hunter Hughes and Tanner Haworth leading up to the NBA Draft talk trades, players, and what teams should be looking for. College basketball sees the NCAA suspend Memphis coach, Penny Hardaway, with a questionable excuse. There is a new unconventional recruit to Warrior football.

Kanoa Leahey joined by Zoar Nedd and Billy Hull who is just returning from his Midwest whiskey road trip to tell all about it. Also talks of the NBA Draft and Victor Wembanyama. Guest Kaleo Baxter, Wahine volleyball assistant coach, gives all the details on the teams recent trip to Brazil. Ranking of US vs International matchup of the best NBA players.

Adam Zagoria from NY Time Sports talks the NBA Draft coming up tomorrow, his view on Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson and some sleeper picks to expect in the late parts of the first round. Dave King from The Bright Side of the Sun talks the Phoenix Suns and how they got the deal done for Bradley Beal and what's next for the Suns.

Josh and Hunter touch on topics like the NBA Draft and trading news, celebrity first pitch etiquette, Pete Thamel on the Mountain West, and more. Guest Stephen Tsai breaks down his story on SDSU's departure from the MWC an what that might mean for UH sports.

Kanoa Leahey joined by former member of Warrior Basketball, Zoar Nedd, to talk about what led to his transfer to UH Hilo and looking forward. NBA Draft talks and the impact of Victor Wembanyama. Jordan Helle joins to give his takes on Mike Malone's swipe at Lebron James, Kuzma opting out, and more.

Eric Pincus from Bleacher Report talks the NBA amid the Bradley Beal-Chris Paul trade and what that means for the Phoenix Suns financially this season and where CP3 could land. Jeremy Mauss from The Mountain West Wire talks San Diego State stating their intentions to leave the conference, and the Mountain West declining their request for an extension.

Hosts Dave Kawada and Aaron Mikami with guests Head Coach Ron Lee, Senior Running Back Ola Apduhan, and Senior Lineman Kaeo Catrett.

Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes discuss Wyndham Clark winning the US Open, Hawaii football landing new recruits, lead up to the NBA Draft, and Hunter updates us on his Manoa Cup experience. Guests Wills Rice from Arizona Sports and Ryan Ballengee from Golf News Net. 

Kanoa Leahey joined by Christian Shimabuku, digital sports reporter from KHON2 as they talk best and worst sports movie dads of all time, big news in Hawaii recruiting, and transaction discussion in the NBA.

Roxy Bernstein joins the show to talk about the Oakland Athletics and the demise of the sports scene in Oakland.

Josh and Hunter come on with a shorter show, but are still able to talk about the big topics of the day, which includes Ja Morant getting suspended 25 days by the NBA? How does this look for both Morant and the NBA and was this a good decision? Also, some news came in today about San Diego State and their potential departure from the Mountain West in the future, what do the guys think about the he...

Kanoa Leahey and Brian McInnis react to the news that the Pac-12 expansion will likely include San Diego State as they withdrawal from the Mountain West. Interview with guest Eran Ganot, Warrior Basketball Head Coach, to discuss the teams upcoming foreign tour to Japan.

Lisa Horne talks College Football and realignment as the breaking news today comes out with San Diego State stating their resignation from the Mountain West today.

Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes have golf on the mind with the US Open kicking off as they talk Majors and ranking toughness and competitiveness. In addition, baseball discussion revolving around boycotts, bills, and relocations. What cities need a baseball franchise and what would their names be? Also, Josh and Hunter get to the bottom of the increase in traffic related moving violations by athlet...

Welcome back to another episode of Hawaii Football Now! Jordan and Hunter discuss the significant improvements made to Ching Field, the team's home stadium. They also dive into the promising recruitment efforts and recent coaching changes, showing the fresh perspectives and talent that these changes bring to the Hawaii football program. Mahalo to Spectrum Sports Hawaii & HawaiiUSA Federal...

Tanner Haworth filling in today to discuss college football realignment and breakdown Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes conversation with Mountain West commissioner, Gloria Nevarez, on her visit to the islands last week. Also, talks of the NFL, Buffalo Bills, and what is going on between Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen.

Harrison Faigen from SB Nation talks the NBA and the Lakers and what the team needs to do to return to at least the Western Conference Finals this offseason. Eran Ganot joins the show to talk about his team's upcoming trip to Japan as well as the upcoming season for the 'Bows.

Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes talk with the commissioner of the Mountain West Conference, Gloria Nevarez, following her meeting with the Board of Directors on the island where she met Craig Angelos for the first time, and key takeaways. In addition, guest Dan Ige, mixed martial artist, joins following is UFC 289 win. Guest Mark Rolfing updates everything the latest in golf and inspires talk of pi...

Kanoa joined by Rob DeMello, sports director at KHON2, discuss the Golden Knights Stanley Cup win, their bucketlist athletes to see in action, and have fun ranking big time basketball players, best game show hosts, and more. Guest Kaniela Aiona, coach at UH, joins to commemorate the legendary coach Jimmy Yagi passing.

Charlie Wade joins the show to talk about the upcoming Warrior Ball '24, the incoming recruits and to reveal some opponents for the 2024 season. JJ Mandaquit joins the show to talk about his experience playing with the USA U16 team and winning the Americas Championship.

Josh and Hunter react to the Denver Nuggets first ever NBA Finals Championship win and the "all time great" conversations now circling the team. Mentions of Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and more in discussion of what makes a leader and a superstar in the NBA. Interview with Kansas freshman All American, Kodey Shojinaga, talking about his transition from the islands and the ju...

Kanoa Leahey and Christian Shimabuku, KHON2 sports digital reporter, and Jordan Helle on the phone from Maui meet to discuss the conclusion of the NBA Finals and Denver Nuggets victory. Also, Cal Lee, legendary coach in Hawaii football officially retires after a career spanning over 50 years.

Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes with an abbreviated recap of Game 5 of the NBA Finals where the Denver Nuggets become NBA Champions for the first time in the franchise's history; more on this story tomorrow.