UH basketball lands play-making guard
A dynamic playmaker from one of the top NCAA Division II programs is joining the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team. Jaden “Shloop” Matingou, a point guard from Point Loma Nazarene University, agreed to a commitment contract and will join the Rainbow Warriors in June. Matingou has two years to play one UH season.
Matingou told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser his decision was based on “my relationship with the coaching staff. Since they’ve been recruiting me, they showed they care about me as a person and a player. I also like the winning tradition and culture there.
I loved everything they talked about, how it’s a real family and the ohana there. I’m excited and blessed to be a part of it. ” Matingou is 6 feet 3 and 175 pounds with a vertical jump of 41 1/2 inches.
He was named to the All-Pac West first team after leading the league with 4. 3 assists per game. His assists-to-turnover average was plus-1.
5. Matingou averaged 11. 9 points on 49.