High School Basketball Tournament Kicks Off

First round matchups set for HHSAA Boys Division I tournament

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Boys Division I basketball tournament is underway, with first round games taking place today across the state. Several top teams are set to face off, including 'Iolani taking on Kamehameha-Hawaii, Mililani battling King Kekaulike, Leilehua visiting Kailua, and Nanakuli traveling to Saint Louis.

Why it matters

The HHSAA Boys Division I tournament is one of the most prestigious high school basketball events in Hawaii, featuring the top teams and players from across the islands. These first round matchups will set the stage for an exciting tournament as teams compete for the state championship.

The details

The first round games will tip off this afternoon, with 'Iolani facing Kamehameha-Hawaii at 3:30pm, Mililani taking on King Kekaulike at 4pm, Leilehua visiting Kailua at 6pm, and Nanakuli traveling to Saint Louis. These are all single-elimination games, with the winners advancing to the next round of the tournament.

  • The HHSAA Boys Division I tournament first round games are taking place today, Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

'Iolani

A top boys basketball program in Hawaii that is competing in the HHSAA Division I tournament.

Kamehameha-Hawaii

A Hawaii high school that is facing 'Iolani in the first round of the HHSAA Division I tournament.

Mililani

A Hawaii high school boys basketball team competing in the first round of the HHSAA Division I tournament.

King Kekaulike

A Hawaii high school that is playing against Mililani in the first round of the HHSAA Division I tournament.

Leilehua

A Hawaii high school boys basketball team participating in the first round of the HHSAA Division I tournament.

Kailua

A Hawaii high school that is hosting Leilehua in the first round of the HHSAA Division I tournament.

Nanakuli

A Hawaii high school boys basketball team competing in the first round of the HHSAA Division I tournament.

Saint Louis

A Hawaii high school that is hosting Nanakuli in the first round of the HHSAA Division I tournament.

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What’s next

The winners of the first round games will advance to the quarterfinal round of the HHSAA Boys Division I tournament, which will take place later this week.

The takeaway

The HHSAA Boys Division I basketball tournament is an exciting annual event that showcases the top high school talent in Hawaii. These first round matchups will set the stage for an intense tournament as teams compete to be crowned state champions.