The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s iconic sports venue has been renamed Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
The renaming marks a meaningful evolution in the Bank of Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s long-standing partnership with UH Athletics and reflects its deep roots in Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s communities. The “Bankoh” name is familiar to Â鶹´«Ã½ residents. It is now tied to an arena that has been home to unforgettable moments in local sports, education and culture for decades.
From thrilling games to commencement ceremonies to cherished community events, families across Â鶹´«Ã½ have cheered, graduated and come together in a space that echoes the spirit of the islands. This shift honors tradition while embracing a modern identity, and continues to uphold Stan Sheriff¡¯s legacy that has helped shape the future of countless student-athletes.
“Bank of Â鶹´«Ã½ has been a loyal supporter and sponsor of UH Athletics throughout the years,” said University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “Their commitment has had a direct impact on the success of our teams and benefited our student-athletes in many different ways. We share in their excitement with this rebrand of Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. This iconic facility is a place where UH excels and memories are made. We¡¯re thrilled that Bank of Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s name will be a part of our shared future and are so grateful for their support of OUR TEAM. HAWAIʻI¡¯S TEAM.”
“I want to give a huge mahalo to Bank of Â鶹´«Ã½ for their continued support of Â鶹´«Ã½ Athletics,” said Laura Beeman, Women¡¯s Basketball Head Coach. “Their commitment to our programs allows our teams to excel to the top of our conference every season. Their support gives us a tremendous home court advantage every time we step on the hardwood or the Taraflex. Mahalo Bankoh for being a part of Our Team, Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s Team.”
“We¡¯re humbled and honored to enter this new chapter with a name that feels both familiar and fresh,” said Bank of Â鶹´«Ã½ Chairman and CEO Peter Ho. “Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center is a tribute to the shared history and enduring partnership between Bankoh and UH—institutions built on trust, connection and community spirit. We¡¯re proud to stand alongside the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ as we carry that spirit forward, together.“
The new name is part of Bank of Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s 10 year, $5 million partnership with UH Athletics, which began in 2020.