The University of Hawai'i men's basketball program is getting the band back together. As the Rainbow Warriors gear up for a historic move to the Mountain West Conference this summer, head coach Eran Ganot is bringing back some familiar and highly respected faces to the coaching staff.

Former associate head coaches Adam Jacobsen and John Montgomery are reuniting with the 'Bows as assistant coaches, while former UH player Noah Allen has also been hired to the staff. In a parallel move, assistant coach Gibson Johnson is being promoted to associate head coach, adding to a coaching lineup that now boasts deep ties to the program's most memorable successes.

"We're fired up," Ganot said. "We're really excited. We have a proven track record for having great coaches. We've lost a couple great coaches and we're adding some great coaches."

The timing is no coincidence. With the departure of offensive coordinator Brad Davidson to USC and defensive coach Rob Jones to Saint Mary's, Ganot moved quickly to fill the vacancies with coaches who already know the system and the culture.

Jacobsen and Montgomery originally joined the Rainbow Warriors as assistants in 2015—Ganot's first season at the helm. That year, the 'Bows made history by winning an NCAA Tournament game for the first time ever. Jacobsen was promoted to associate head coach the following summer before leaving for Cal Baptist in 2019. Montgomery later took over as associate head coach before departing for Long Beach State in 2022.

Now, both are back, and their individual specialties are exactly what the program needs. Jacobsen, who spent the last two seasons at Utah Valley, is widely considered the architect of the four-out, quick-passing offense that defined UH's success. This past season, his Utah Valley squad led the WAC in scoring (80.1 points per game) and assists (18.5).

"I've done that for all my career," Jacobsen said. "Next year will be my 27th year coaching, which will be crazy when I think about that. Coaching offense is something I've done a long time. I love studying offense."

Montgomery, meanwhile, was the mastermind behind "the wall"—the 'Bows' defensive scheme that pressures the perimeter, narrows driving lanes, and provides help in the post. During his previous tenure, UH ranked among the Big West's best in field-goal defense and rebounding. He spent the last two seasons as Long Beach State's offensive coordinator, but his defensive roots run deep in Honolulu.

Montgomery's return is especially meaningful, as his initial departure two years ago was driven by family reasons—his sister faced medical issues, and his parents lived about an hour from the LBSU campus. His wife, Hannah, a former UH beach volleyball player, also had family in the Long Beach area.

Rounding out the staff are general manager Patty Mills, assistant coach Clay Wilson, director of player development Juan Munoz, and graduate manager Jake Nishimura. With a blend of institutional memory and fresh energy, the Rainbow Warriors are building a coaching staff that looks ready to compete in the Mountain West.