We expected good things from this group, in 2000-2001. However, unexpected things have stepped to the forefront. In my 14 years at Hawaii I can never recall a season like this one, filled with so many bumps, bruises and breaks. And yet, we are 8-8 on the season. It is a credit to the young men who have stepped in a filled the void.
Injuries are never a good thing, but good things can come as a result of injuries.
Other players have stepped up and given us very good contributions. They have taken advantage of the increased playing time. Right now, we are starting two freshmen. David Hilton, 5-11 from New York City, has been starting at the point guard position and he has done a nice job. Phil Martin, 6-7 from Ontario Canada, gave us 21 points, in our recent OT win over San Jose State.