The UH Hilo women's basketball team had one of the best seasons in school history in 2021-22 but they didn't forsake work in the classroom to achieve their on-court goals.

The Vulcans had a team grade point average of 3.22 to earn Special Mention in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Team Honor Roll. To be selected, a program had to post at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for the 2021-22 season.

"The WBCA family of coaches is committed to the student-athlete experience and celebrates these teams that have demonstrated excellence in the classroom," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew.  "This year's WBCA Academic Top 25 is a powerful list of teams and their head coaches who have winning cultures that prepare their student-athletes for success in life.This is no small feat considering the rigors of playing college athletics."

Head coach David Kaneshiro's team had eight players with a 3.3 GPA or better. 

The Vulcans had an outstanding season in 2021-22. Picked in the Pacific West Conference Preseason Poll to finish ninth, Kaneshiro's team rolled to a 14-10 overall record and a conference tournament berth. Kaneshiro was named the PacWest Coach of the Year.

For a complete list of the WBCA Academic Team Honor Roll at all levels of college basketball, click here. WBCA announces 2021-22 Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls | Women's Basketball Coaches Association