UH’s Tali Hakas announces 2026 will be final season with Rainbow Wahine

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – University of Hawaii women’s volleyball star Tali Hakas announced Tuesday afternoon that this season will be her last with the Rainbow Wahine.

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The outside hitter has one year of eligibility remaining, but will forgo her final year to pursue a pro volleyball career.

The Israel native missed all of last year with a shoulder injury, but has been a key piece to UH’s success this year — ranking third on the team in kills.

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Hakas said that the decision was difficult, but one that she needed to make.

“I know that Hawaii has been my home for the last 4 years and knowing that I missed a season, knowing I could have grown more,” Hakas said. “So I know that I could still give another year to this beautiful place, but I’m ready for the next chapter.”

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Hakas added that she’s ready to make the most of the rest of this season.

The ‘Bows are back in action this Friday hosting UNLV.

Coverage on K5 begins at 6:30 p.m. Hawaii time.