UPDATE: The highly anticipated NCAA men’s basketball season opener features the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors taking on the Oregon Ducks tonight, November 4, 2025, at 10:30 PM ET. Basketball fans will not want to miss this thrilling matchup, streaming live on the Big Ten Network.
The Rainbow Warriors, after a disappointing 2024-25 season with a 15-16 overall record and just 7-13 in conference play, are eager to bounce back. Last season marked their lowest conference win total since joining the Big West in 2012-13. Leading the charge is new addition Gytis Nemiksa, a 6-foot-7 forward from Lithuania, who transferred from Xavier. Last season, he impressed with an average of 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
On the other side, the Ducks are riding high on continuity, returning 45.1% of their scoring from a successful 2024-25 season where they finished 25-10, only falling to No. 4 Arizona in the NCAA Tournament’s second round. Tonight, all eyes will be on junior guard Jackson Shelstad, who is looking to elevate his game after averaging 13.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game last season. He will team up with senior center Nate Bittle to form a formidable duo on the court.
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This season opener is set to be a defining moment for both teams, with Hawaii aiming for redemption and Oregon looking to maintain its winning momentum. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable. Don’t miss out—tune in at 10:30 PM ET and be part of the action as NCAA basketball kicks off!