Final results • October 30–November 1, 2026

Mahalo for an unforgettable Tip-Off Classic.

Thank you to every student-athlete, coach, team, official, volunteer, partner, host, and fan who helped make the 2026 Hoops in Hawaii Tip-Off Classic possible. Congratulations to our champions and all 16 participating teams.

Men’s champions

University of Tampa

Tampa 74 · Minot State 73
Championship game • Final

Women’s champions

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa 64 · Winona State 57
Championship game • Final

All 24 games are final. Explore the completed men’s and women’s brackets, including every placement game.

2026 Hoops in Hawaii Tip-Off Classic

The all-tournament teams.

Recognizing the student-athletes honored at this year’s Tip-Off Classic. Congratulations to our Most Valuable Players and every all-tournament selection.

Men’s honors
Most Valuable Player

Jayse Boatright

Minot State University

Minot State University logo

All-tournament team

  • Evan KilminsterHawaiʻi Pacific University
  • James LaFranceUniversity of Tampa
  • Conor McManusSt. Edward’s University
  • Gio MooreLake Erie College
  • Vlad PopaAdelphi University
Women’s honors
Most Valuable Player

Mason Rowland

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University logo

All-tournament team

  • Vivica BrettonWinona State University
  • Mattie DollarLubbock Christian University
  • Sedonia IsenbartColorado Mesa University
  • Malik RayneSt. Mary’s University
  • Bridgette TelloUniversity of Alaska Anchorage
The final statistics archive

Every team. Every reported performance.

Explore 200 player profiles, team comparisons, shooting splits, game highs and more from the 2026 Tip-Off Classic.

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Next tournament

Hoops in Hawaii Classic 2026

December 18–22, 2026

NCAA Division II and Division III women
Hawaiʻi Pacific University

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More than a tournament

Compete in a place teams never forget

Serious competition comes first. Hawaiʻi turns the trip into a shared experience for student-athletes, coaches, families, and supporters.

Green cliffs overlooking the turquoise ocean at Makapuʻu
After the final whistle

A little more ocean. A lot more memories.

Build team memories beyond the court while tournament and travel logistics stay coordinated.

Colorful surfboards beneath palm trees at Waikīkī
Island energy

A true Hawaiʻi sports experience

Pink and white shave ice held in a clear dish
A taste of the islands

Sweet moments between games

What coaches say

A tournament teams remember

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The trip of a lifetime for your players and coaches. Making lifetime memories.

Coach David SliferHead Women’s Basketball Coach • University of Central Missouri (MO, DII)

It is a high level competition. It is going to prepare us for meaningful games later in February and March.

Coach Matthew HammerHead Men’s Basketball Coach • CSU Pueblo (CO, DII)

I’ve been out to Hawaiʻi for a couple different tournaments. This is by far the best it has been organized—a wonderful representation of Hawaiʻi.

Coach Peg SwadenerHead Women’s Basketball Coach • Willamette University (OR, DIII)
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