Trio of Hawaii seniors earn all-Big West honors

Isaac Johnson, Dre Bullock, and Hunter Erickson recognized for standout seasons

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:37am

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The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team saw three players honored by the Big West conference on Tuesday, as seniors Isaac Johnson, Dre Bullock, and Hunter Erickson were named to the all-Big West teams after helping lead the Rainbow Warriors to their best conference finish in a decade.

Why it matters

The all-conference honors highlight the strong season for the Hawaii basketball program, which secured a top-2 seed in the Big West tournament for the first time since the conference started giving byes to the top teams. The recognition of the team's top players also showcases the talent and leadership that propelled Hawaii to its best finish in years.

The details

Johnson was named to the all-Big West 1st team after leading the team in scoring and rebounding, while Bullock earned a spot on the all-Big West 2nd team after averaging over 13 points and 5 rebounds per game. Erickson received an honorable mention nod for his versatile play, including shifting into a floor general role after injuries to other players.

  • The all-Big West teams were announced on Tuesday, March 12, 2026.
  • Hawaii finished the regular season 22-8 overall and 14-6 in Big West play, earning a double-bye to the conference tournament semifinals.

The players

Isaac Johnson

A 7-foot senior center who led Hawaii in scoring (13.7 ppg) and rebounding (5.8 rpg), and became the first Rainbow Warrior to earn all-Big West 1st team honors since 2020.

Dre Bullock

A 6-foot-6 senior wing who averaged 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, earning a spot on the all-Big West 2nd team after leading Hawaii in scoring 10 times.

Hunter Erickson

A 6-foot-3 graduate student guard who averaged 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, garnering all-Big West honorable mention recognition.

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What they’re saying

“It's pretty amazing. Coming from a place where I felt undervalued last year, to have the opportunity to come out here and feel the love and feel the support and the belief from my coaches is a night-and-day difference. That accolade is a testament to that … the belief and the love from teammates and coaches and from the people of Hawai'i.”

— Isaac Johnson (HSRN)

“Very grateful, very happy. Definitely a good experience. I feel like I had probably my best season throughout my whole college career … I feel like my coaches just believed in me since Day 1 [and] my teammates believed in me.”

— Dre Bullock (HSRN)

What’s next

Hawaii (22-8, 14-6) will await the winner of the Cal State Fullerton quarterfinal matchup after securing a double bye as the No. 2 seed. The Rainbow Warriors' semifinal game is scheduled for Friday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. HT.

The takeaway

The all-conference honors for Hawaii's trio of senior standouts highlight the program's resurgence, with the Rainbow Warriors earning their best Big West finish in a decade and securing a top-2 seed in the conference tournament for the first time. The recognition of Johnson, Bullock and Erickson showcases the talent and leadership that propelled Hawaii to new heights this season.