Arnold seeks extension with UH | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

JAMM AQUINO
Hawaii head coach Gib Arnold in the closing seconds of the game during second-half action of a men's college basketball game between the UC Davis Aggies and the Hawaii Warriors on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.

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University of Hawaii athletic director Ben Jay said he has been contacted by an attorney for Gib Arnold to discuss a possible extension of the head basketball coach’s contract.

Arnold, who concluded his third season with a 69-65 CollegeInsider.com Tournament loss to the Air Force Academy on Wednesday, finished 17-15 (10-8 in the Big West Conference) and will go into the final season of his current three-year deal July 1.

A 20-victory season would have guaranteed Arnold a one-year rollover of his $344,000-a-year deal, according to terms of the current contract. The contract also has a provision that states, “for a period of 60 days starting July 1, 2013, (the) athletic director and coach shall engage in good faith negotiations for a new agreement.”

Jay said he plans to meet with Arnold “after a while” to discuss the season and the future.

“I want to see where he’s at in recruiting,” Jay said.

Arnold is 52-44 in three seasons at UH.

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Men’s volleyball coach Charlie Wade and baseball coach Mike Trapasso also have 2014 as the final year of their current contracts. Jay said he will meet with both at the conclusion of their seasons.

Jay said he has sought a one-year extension for soccer coach Michele Nagamine, whose three-year contract was expiring when he arrived.

“I wanted to at least be able to evaluate (her),” Jay said.