Hawaii Warriors Shine at Media Days | Honolulu News

Hawaii’s Rainbow Warriors are heating up the Mountain West scene, with four players—Micah Alejado, Jamih Otis, Elijah Palmer, and Pofele Ashlock—named to the Preseason All-Conference team, and Alejado crowned Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. The squad’s Vegas roots run deep, as Alejado, Barfield, Otis, and Palmer all starred together at Bishop Gorman. Meanwhile, conference commissioner Gloria Nevarez announced three new teams—Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, and UTEP—and scrapped preseason rankings to keep things fresh. Despite the hype, Alejado stays grounded, reminding everyone that the real work begins this season. Coach Timmy Chang is set to address the media today, offering a clearer picture of Hawaii’s 2026 ambitions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db1317d4d0f30789