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Hawaii basketball team wins against Oakland in overtime, 73-70

Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa blocked Isaiah Jones’ 3-point attempt as time expired to preserve the Rainbow Warriors’ 73-70 victory over Oakland in today’s third-place game of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

By Jamm Aquino

Dec. 25, 2024 • Updated 12:14 a.m.

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Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) drives to the basket over Oakland guard Isaiah Jones (7) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) shoots the ball over Oakland forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii guard Ryan Rapp (22) drives to the basket between Oakland guard Jaylen Jones (1), left, and forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot reacts after a play during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii guard Ryan Rapp (22) shoots the ball over Oakland guard Malcolm Christie (6), right, and forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) gets around Oakland guard DQ Cole (10) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) shoots the ball over Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Jerome Palm (20) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) gets around Oakland guard Isaiah Jones (7) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) gets around Oakland guard Isaiah Jones (7) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) drives to the basket over Oakland guard Jayson Woodrich (11) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii guard Ryan Rapp (22), front, keeps the ball in play during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Akira Jacobs (34) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Jerome Palm (20) shoots the ball over Oakland forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii forward Jerome Palm (20) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the second half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu. Hawaii won in overtime 73-70 to take third place in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic.
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Hawaii center Tanner Christensen (32) fights for possession with Oakland guard Isaiah Jones (7), middle, and forward Deng Majak (22) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii center Tanner Christensen (32) fights for possession with Oakland guard Isaiah Jones (7), middle, and forward Deng Majak (22) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii guard Marcus Greene (4) shoots a three point basket over Oakland guard DQ Cole (10) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot, left, and guard Tom Beattie (2) look on during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii guard Ryan Rapp (22) drives to the basket around Oakland forward Tuburu Naivalurua (12) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Deng Majak (22) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii forward Akira Jacobs (34) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii guard Kody Williams (0) gets around Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) shoots a three point basket over Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii center Tanner Christensen (32) fights for possession with Oakland guard Isaiah Jones (7), middle, and forward Deng Majak (22) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) grabs the rebound ahead of Oakland forward Deng Majak (22) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Deng Majak (22) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor (30) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Deng Majak (22) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.
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Hawaii forward Akira Jacobs (34) drives to the basket over Oakland forward Allen Mukeba (23) during the first half of a men’s NCAA basketball game in the 2024 Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Honolulu.

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