UH, basketball coach Eran Ganot agree on contract extension
The University of Hawaii has reached an agreement in principle on a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot, athletic director Matt Elliott announced in a press release today. Both parties are working to finalize the formal agreement, ensuring the continued leadership of one of the program’s most successful coaches. “In navigating the transfer portal and new NIL landscape to lead UH back to the NCAA Tournament, Coach Ganot has proven to be the right leader for our future as we transition to the Mountain West Conference,” Elliott said in a statement.
“He has cultivated a ‘student-first’ philosophy and ensured our student-athletes excel in the classroom and the community in alignment with our department’s vision for excellence. ” “I want to thank President Hensel and Matt Elliott for the opportunity to continue leading this program and for their incredible support of our vision,” Ganot said in the release. “My family and I love this university and this community.
We are eager to continue what we started here, building off our recent Big West Championship as we prepare for the exciting challenge of moving into the Mountain West Conference. “I fully understand the responsibility that comes with guiding this program; our goal remains to win at the highest level and represent Hawai’i with pride. I also want to thank our fans—the best in the country—for their unwavering loyalty.
We can’t wait to see you back in the Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. ” Since taking over in 2015, Ganot has compiled nearly 200 career victories, including three 20-win seasons in the last four years. This past season, Ganot led the Rainbow Warriors to a 24–9 record and the 2026 Big West Championship.
He joined the legendary Riley Wallace as one of only two coaches to lead the program to multiple NCAA trips.