Somehow, someway, Electricians Hawaii remains the only undefeated team in the Hawai’i College Basketball Summer League.
With University of Hawai’i junior guard Dyrbe Enos continuing to make key contributions, Electricians Hawaii improved to 7-0 with a 97-93 victory over Clark Hatch Fitness on Tuesday night at Manoa Valley District Park Gym. With three games remaining in the regular season, Electricians Hawaii has already clinched a first-round bye for the playoffs (the top two seeds receive byes).
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Enos had seven points and five assists while starting at one of the guard spots for Electricians Hawaii, which is coached by former UH guard and current television commentator Artie Wilson.
“I think we’re just playing as a team together,” Enos said. “Derrick (Low) and everyone else is just passing the ball, getting open and easy shots. And playing defense. I think that’s what’s separating us from the other teams. Playing hard defense and not letting the other team score.”
The 93 points scored by Clark Hatch Fitness is actually the most allowed in a game by Electricians Hawaii this summer.
It helps that Electricians Hawaii has point guard Derrick Low, the former ‘Iolani/Washington State star who is now playing professionally in Romania. Low scored a game-high 36 points, including several crucial baskets and free throws down the stretch.
UH junior guard/forward Aaron Valdes once again dazzled the Summer League crowd, though it came in defeat for Clark Hatch Fitness. He finished with 21 points and 18 rebounds, including two thunderous putback dunks in the second half.
Enos is the only current UH player suiting up for Electricians Hawaii (Stefan Jankovic is on the roster, but is opting not to play this summer). However, he is remaining humble about the summer success, for now.
“We are undefeated, but I think if we win the championship, that’s when I get (bragging rights),” Enos said.
In the first game of the doubleheader, William Broadus (Wai’anae / Western Nebraska) scored 36 points and former UH standout Julian Sensley added 23 to lead Wealth Strategy Partners to a 101-96 win over Grantco Pacific.
UH redshirt freshman guard Brocke Stepteau scored 22 points, including 4-of-8 shooting from 3-point range, for Grantco Pacific.
Tuesday’s results
Wealth Strategy Partners 101, Grantco Pacific 96. Top scorers: WSP—William Broadus 36, Julian Sensley 23, Derrick Gordon 16, Rashaun Broadus 14, Waikoloa Noa 10. GP—Pi’i Minns 24, Brocke Stepteau 22, Sean Caddell 17, Ikaika Phillip 12.
Electricians Hawaii 97, Clark Hatch Fitness 93. Top scorers: EH—Derrick Low 36, Oscar Pedroso 17, Leif Rodney 17, Ricky Clayborne 12. CHF—Leon Ballard 28, Aaron Valdes 21, Phil Martin 21, Llewellyn Smalley 10.
Thursday’s games
6 p.m. – Chosen Few vs. National Fire Protection Co.
7:30 p.m. – Grantco Pacific vs. Clark Hatch Fitness
Current records
Electricians Hawaii 7-0
National Fire Protection Co. 4-2
Wealth Strategy Partners 3-4
Chosen Few 2-4
Clark Hatch Fitness 2-5
Grantco Pacific 2-5