Biggest team ever?

It’s in the discussion for the Hawaii basketball team after 7-foot center Dawson Carper orally committed to join the Rainbow Warriors on Thursday. He and 6-foot-11 Australians Owen Hulland and Mate Colina are expected to officially sign during the early period (Nov. 8 to 15).

The tallest six players of the projected 2018-19 UH frontcourt now stand 7-0, 6-11, 6-11, 6-10, 6-9 and 6-7.

Carper, a true “5” for Rampart High in Colorado Springs, Colo., visited the Manoa campus in early September and reached a decision last week. He got especially excited talking about UH’s staggering size, no matter if it makes for a crowded position battle next fall.

“I love that,” said Carper, who represents the last scholarship UH has to offer for next season. He said he considered Air Force, Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Wichita State before deciding on UH.

“I’m a strong inside presence, set good screens,” said Carper, who is solidly built at 240 pounds. “I like the offense Hawaii runs. I’m gonna be involved in that. I feel that we’re going to be pretty big now with all the height we’re getting. Hopefully I’ll help inside well.”

According to MaxPreps.com, in 25 games as a junior, Carper averaged 15.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots while shooting 63 percent from the field.

Rampart coach J’on St. Clair said he wants Carper to average 15-15 his upcoming senior season as a featured player in the Rams’ offense. He credited the big man with being the team’s hardest worker.

“He’s the biggest guy in Colorado Springs, probably in Colorado,” St. Clair said. “The expectation is he’s gotta do it this year.

“He’s not your typical dominant guy, ‘give me the ball, give me the ball.’ He’s a quiet guy, but he’s fun to be around. He’s very respectful. Comes from a great family.”

Carper’s father, Chris, is a retired member of the Air Force. He played football (quarterback and tight end) for the Falcons. His mother, Kim, is a former TCU basketball player.

Carper, who answers “yes, sir” more often than not, had never been to the islands prior to his visit. He intends to visit Pearl Harbor and other historic sites when he arrives in July.

“I won’t miss the snow that much, I don’t think,” he said.