HONOLULU, Hawaii – The Nanooks men's basketball team concludes the 2025 portion of its schedule this week with a game against Hawaii Pacific in the Hoops in Hawaii Classic.

Friday, Dec. 19
at Hawaii Pacific | 6:45 p.m. AKST | Watch Here | Live Stats
The Shark Tank | Honolulu, Hawaii

Last Time Out
The Nanooks hosted West Coast Baptist last weekend, reaching triple-digits in both games to sweep the Eagles. They won game one 126-81 and game two 106-64. Their 126 points in the first game of the weekend is their highest scoring output in the GNAC era and second-highest in program history, while their 24 three-pointers match the third-most in GNAC history.

Tyriq Luke and Mike Miller tied for the team lead in scoring during game one with 23, while Davis Crilly posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. In game two, Miller had a team-high 21 points, and Crilly notched another double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

#NookNotes

• Mike Miller leads the Nanooks in scoring with 16.6 points per game, ranking seventh in the GNAC. His 2.5 steals per game lead the GNAC and rank 28th in Division II.
• Tariq Weiser is one of the top facilitators in the GNAC, averaging five assists per game. That puts him third in the GNAC and 33rd in the nation.
• Davis Crilly is knocking down his shots at a 50.6% clip, the fifth-highest in the GNAC. His 47.8% shooting percentage from beyond the arc ranks second in the GNAC and 18th in DII.
• In addition to his efficient shooting, Crilly is a big presence down low, grabbing 7.6 rebounds per game and blocking 1.1 shots per game. Those put him third and fourth in the GNAC, respectively.
• The Nanooks rank fourth in the nation in assists per game, averaging 20.4.
• They also rank fourth in three-pointers per game, knocking down an average of 12 shots from beyond the arc. Their 40% three-point percentage is 12th in the country.

Meet the Opponent
Hawaii Pacific Sharks (5-2, 2-1 PacWest)
Head Coach: Jesse Nakanishi (3rd Season)

• The Sharks have opened the season by winning five of their first seven. They are coming off two wins vs. Hawaii Hilo.
• They are led by junior guard Joshua West, whose 18.1 points per game leads the PacWest. He also has 2.4 steals per game, which puts him second in the PacWest.
• The Sharks are one of the top shot-blocking teams in the nation, averaging 5.1 rejections per game. That ranks 15th in DII.
• The Nanooks and Sharks met earlier this season, with Hawaii Pacific claiming an 86-85 overtime win.

GNAC Standings

1. Saint Martin's (9-2, 2-0 GNAC)
2. Northwest Nazarene (8-2, 2-0 GNAC)
3. Montana State Billings (10-2, 1-0 GNAC)
4. Alaska Anchorage (9-4, 1-1 GNAC)
5. Alaska (6-4, 1-1 GNAC)
6. Western Washington (5-6, 1-1 GNAC)
7. Simon Fraser (4-6, 1-1 GNAC)
8. Seattle Pacific (4-3, 0-1 GNAC)
9. Central Washington (6-7, 0-2 GNAC)
10. Western Oregon (4-5, 0-2 GNAC)

What's Next
The Nanooks are off until 2026, with their first games back being home contests against Western Washington and Simon Fraser. They take on the Vikings on Jan. 1 at 7:30 p.m., and the Red Leafs on Jan. 3 at 3:15 p.m.

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