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Utah Tech forward Tanner Christensen, left, the first half of a game against Arizona, November 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. Christensen, who started all 63 games over the past two seasons with Utah Tech, told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that he has accepted a scholarship offered by the Rainbow Warriors.
By rebuilding the front court, the University of Hawaii basketball team landed the signing of a 6-foot-10, 275-pound center.
Tanner Christensen, who played all 63 games over the past two seasons with Utah Tech, told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that he accepted a scholarship offered to him by the Rainbow Warriors.
“I just like the winning culture with coach (Eran) Ganot,” Christensen said of his decision. “I enjoyed listening to what the coaches had to say. And the feeling of a circle of family members within the program. Obviously, living in Hawaii is something of a dream. It’s pretty hard to say “no” to them.
Christensen is expected to fill the void in the position. Center Bernardo da Silva and forward Justin McKoy ended their NCAA eligibility at the end of the Bows’ recently concluded season. Mor Seck, a 7-foot-1 hoop protector, announced his intention to move on Saturday.
Last season, his time at Utah Tech, Christensen averaged 11. 5 points on 56. 4 shooting, adding 62. 9 on 2-point attempts. He grabbed 6. 8 rebounds per game and stopped 48 shots.
Christensen grew up in Spokane Valley, Washington, where he was a standout basketball player in college.
“I enjoyed betting basketball,” Christensen said. I had the hoop outside the house and I played, rain, shine or snow. I was there as a kid.
Christensen served on a two-year church project in Argentina, where he learned to speak fluent Spanish. After that, she played two seasons at Idaho, including the COVID year, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She is about to obtain a master’s degree. in accounting from Utah Tech. She will earn a second master’s degree in finance at UH. He has one season of eligibility remaining.
“I’m excited to expand and start a new adventure,” Christensen said, adding that his wife is also “very excited” about the couple’s move to Hawaii.
Christensen said he plans to sign a scholarship agreement with UH on April 17, the first day of the NCAA’s spring signaling era for basketball and transfers.
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