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An unprecedented collection of pulsating giant red stars has been identified by astronomers at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy. Using observations from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, the researchers detected the stars, whose rhythms arise from internal sound waves and provide the opening chords of a symphonic exploration of our galactic neighborhood.

The Maui Jim Maui Invitational hosts tipoff festivities on Nov 19, with three events ahead of the 34th Annual Tournament, which is scheduled to start on Nov 20.

Ticket packages for the 2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational, which will be held Nov. 20-22 at the Lahaina Civic Center, will go on sale to the public on Aug. 15th.

The top half of the 2017 bracket features competitive games between Marquette and VCU, and Wichita State and California.

The 2016 Maui Jim Maui Invitational attracted more than 5,500 visitors and generated $16.3 million in visitor spending statewide, according to tournament officials. Since the Tournament’s inception in 1984, the Tournament has contributed more than $220 million to the local island economy, including more than $45 million in the last three years. “This basketball tournament […]

The Kansas Jayhawks battled back from a first-half deficit to defeat Vanderbilt and win the 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational, 70-63. It was the Jayhawks’ second title all-time, having won the championship in 1996.

The No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks jumped out to a 29-point lead in the first half and then put the offense on cruise control in the second half en route to a 92-73 win over UCLA. The Jayhawks (3-1) were led by senior Perry Ellis who shot 9-for-12 from the floor and totaled 24 points to go along with a team-high six rebounds.

Talk about clutch shooting. The near flawless free-throw shooting of UCLA, connecting on a mind-boggling 23 of 24 at the line, proved to be the difference against UNLV, as the Bruins beat the Rebels 77-75 in the nightcap of Monday’s opening-round action of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center.

Three intense days of college basketball begins today at the Lahaina Civic Center, as host Chaminade University plays No. 4 Kansas in the third game of the 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Tournament, beginning at 4 p.m. on ESPNU television and ESPN 550 AM radio.

The Arizona Wildcats claimed the 2014 EA Sports Maui Invitational Tournament Championship with a 61-59 win over the San Diego State Aztecs Wednesday at the Lahaina Civic Center.

The third-ranked Arizona Wildcats answered their first big challenge of the season Tuesday, holding off Kansas State and advancing to the championship game of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.

San Diego State head basketball coach Steve Fisher is hoping to make his fifth trip to Maui his most memorable.

With the Maui Invitational basketball tournament coming up this week Monday through Wednesday, are there any ongoing traffic projects that might cause additional delays on the road?

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim joked about missing the snow and 20-degree weather back home at Sunday’s Maui Invitational Tournament press conference.

Any questions about Baylor’s mental toughness were answered Tuesday when Cory Jefferson’s putback propelled the 18th-ranked Bears into tonight’s finals of the 30th annual EA Sports Maui Invitational Tournament.

Like a maestro composing a classical three-point masterpiece, Chaminade’s Christophe Varidel finished one point shy of shredding 30 years of college basketball wizardry in Monday’s opening round of the 2013 EA Sports Maui Invitational Tournament at the Lahaina Civic Center.

The championship round of the 30th annual EA Sports Maui Invitational will take place Nov. 25, 26 and 27 at the intimate 2,400-seat Lahaina Civic Center.

The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational basketball tournament held over the Thanksgiving week on Maui had an estimated economic impact of $11.5 million in visitor spending to Maui County, according to claims by tourism officials.