Chaminade University of Honolulu is a small Division ll school, but the basketball program has had some athletes who left their mark on the court. Kuany Kuany, Will Pounds, Rohndell Goodwin and George Gilmore made Chaminade a place where many basketball athletes would love to attend. As a newcomer to the Chaminade men’s basketball team, I moved 4,500 miles from Atlanta to come be a Silversword. It’s a long way from home but I’m here to work, compete and make an impact.
Kuany Kuany, 6-7 G, 2013-17
Kuany brought versatility, leadership, and consistency to the Silversword’s. During his senior season, Chaminade finished 18–11 and reached the Pacific West Conference Tournament, eventually losing to the number one seed Hawai’i Pacific which finished 29-3 that season. Kuany’s ability to contribute across the stat sheet such as scoring, rebounding, and defending made him an important piece to the roster. He shot 42.5 from 3-pt percentage and averaging 7.9 rebounds per game. In his four years at Chaminade, he scored 1,600 points, the third most in Chaminade history while Richard Haesnich (1980-84) is still the leader at 2,098 points. After college, he went on to play professionally overseas and earned a spot on South Sudan’s 2024 Olympic basketball team.
Rohndell Goodwin, 6-5 G, 2015-17
Goodwin was also on the team with Kuany from the class of 2017. He was a lefty scorer who averaged 20.5 points per game his senior season. In his two years at Chaminade, he scored 993 points while averaging 18.4 points per game. Goodwin’s ability to take over close games towards the end of the season in also in the Pacific West tournament helped his team have a 18-11 season. After his two years at Chaminade he continued his professional basketball career in Germany and has played professionally for seven total seasons.
George Gilmore,6-1 G,1990-92
Gilmore was one of the top scorers to come out of Chaminade, averaging 30.0 points per game and shooting an outstanding 49.3% from three-point range. He ended his career as one of the top five scorers in Chaminade history. Gilmore was a talented player who could shoot anywhere on the court at an efficient rate. His two years at Chaminade he scored 1,531 points and his elite shooting ability got him inducted into the Chaminade Hall of Fame. He was one of those players that defenses didn’t have an answer for on any given night. Gilmore will always be one of the best scorers to wear that jersey across his chest. Gilmore’s legacy continues to inspire both current and future Silversword.
Will Pounds, 6-7 F, 1976-79
Will Pounds was a very dominant player in the paint during his time at Chaminade he averaged 22.2 points and 11.1 rebounds during his college career. Pounds is the second leading scorer in school history with 1,710 points and he was third in rebounds with 855. After his historic college career he ended up getting drafted in the eighth round (159th overall) by the Portland Trailblazers in 1979. When he finished his NBA career, he returned to Chaminade as assistant coach.
These former Chaminade players left a great legacy through their hard work, dedication, and love for the game. Their success on the court opened doors for future Silversword and set the standard for what it means to represent Chaminade. As a new member of this program, I’m motivated to follow in their footsteps and create my own impact.