The fortunes of Hawaii Prep will largely depend on Matija Vitorovic’s impersonation of former teammate Jonas Skupeika.
The resourceful Ka Makani return starters in point guard Jonah Hurney, Michael Hanano, Dylan Ngango Dikobo, and the 6-foot-4 Vitorovic.
All were new full-timers last year and later received All-BIIF Division II recognition: Hurney landed on the second team and the rest got honorable mention.
The graduated big cheese was Skupeika, an All-BIIF first team selection, who was the only returning starter last year.
In its first game without the sharpshooter, Konawaena defeated HPA 61-40 at the Keaau/Waiakea preseason basketball tournament at the Warriors Gym.