Amazing official visit at the University of Hawaii this weekend!! Grateful for the coaches and staff for making it special. Can’t wait to get to work with the Ohana 🌺🤙🏽
ICYMI | #HawaiiMBB went to the well of winners once again, securing the commitment of former PLNU G @JadenShloop on Sunday.
The 6-foot-3 junior picked 'Bows over UC Irvine, Colorado St., others for final year of college hoops.
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Former St Augustine PG Jaden Matingou commits to Hawaii. The all-Pac West Selection at Point Loma Nazarene gives the Bows a hyper athletic playmaker and defender who improved year over year as a shooter. @stahoops
At West Division II power Point Loma Nazarene, 6-3 G Jaden Matingou averaged 11.9 ppg, 4.3 apg, 4.1 rpg and better than a steal per game in 2025-26. #HawaiiMBB
#HawaiiMBB receives commitment from dynamic point guard Jaden “Shloop” Matingou. @JadenShloop led Pac West in assists the past season. @HawaiiMBB https://t.co/6kWU1Mk4hH
Hooper headed to the islands⬇️
Former 1st team PacWest selection has been a part of 77 wins over the past 3 seasons at Point Loma & made back-to-back NCAA Tournament Round of 16s.
NEWS: Former PLNU G Jaden Matingou has committed to #HawaiiMBB.
The All-PacWest 1st teamer becomes the 2nd portal pickup for the ‘Bows, joining former Arizona St. F Marcus Adams Jr. on the new-look roster.
Averaged 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds & 4.3 assists across 32 starts.
BREAKING: Point Loma transfer Jaden Matingou has committed to Hawai'i.
The Rancho Bernardo, CA native averaged 12.2 PPG, 4.2 APG, 4.2 REB, and 1.1 SPG last season and was named to the All-PacWest First Team and PacWest All-Tournament Team.
Welcome home @JadenShloop 🤙🏽
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NEWS: Former PLNU G Jaden Matingou has committed to #HawaiiMBB.
The 6-foot-3 junior earned 1st-team All-PacWest honors last year with Sea Lions after averaging 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds & 4.3 assists across 32 starts.
Underrated snag — picks ���Bows over UCI, Colorado St., more.
Arguably one of the fastest and most athletic guards in all DII, Matingou made significant strides as a shooter in his three years at PLNU.
Had a 30-point effort in a preseason scrimmage against Long Beach State.
I will be entering the transfer portal with one year of eligibility and a redshirt.
12.2 PPG, 4.2 APG, 4.2 REB, 1.1 SPG
(51.9 | 38.6 | 72.9)
All-PacWest First Team
PacWest All-Tournament Team
All-PacWest Academic Honoree
1st in APG & Total Assists (Conf.)