<p>The coaches clinics provide an educational opportunity for local island basketball coaches to learn playing techniques, coaching skills and overall management styles from successful former Division I NCAA basketball coaches and current D-II Chaminade University men’s basketball coach Eric Bovaird and women’s basketball coach Bobby Keanini.</p>
<p>"The 2012 field exemplifies the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational's commitment to bringing the nation's top teams to the island of Maui,” EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Tournament Chairman David Odom said. "With legendary basketball programs, led by some of American's most notable and proven coaches, as well as dedicated fan bases coming to Maui in 2012, we are looking forward to another exciting, fun-filled and competitive week of Basketball in Paradise.</p>
<p>The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Hosted by Chaminade University proved once again to be a barometer for postseason success as the 2010 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Tournament Champion Connecticut won the 2011 NCAA Tournament on Monday night. The Huskies became the first team to ever win the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational, its conference tournament and the NCAA Tournament in the same season. Connecticut is now the fourth team to ever win the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational and the NCAA Tournament in the same season. North Carolina won both in 2008-09 and 2004-05, and Michigan won both in 1988-89.</p>