But the two coaches of University of Hawaii's basketball programs - Wallace with the men and Goo with the women - have a few things in common as they host season-opening tournaments tomorrow at the Special Events Arena.
Both will be starting their 10th season as head coaches. Double Ten. That's considered a lucky numerical combination by the Chinese. And one-third the world's population can't be wrong.
Also, what better way to hope for a flying start to the new season than having two airline companies sponsoring the tournaments.
United Airlines is underwriting the Rainbow men's four-team tournament, while Hawaiian Airlines the eight-team Wahine event, which will feature the No. 1 team in the nation - the Stanford Cardinal.
It'll be a shot-around-the-clock affair tomorrow at the Special Events Arena starting at 9 in the morning, ladies first.
Stephen F. Austin, ranked No. 24 in the country, will meet Miami of Ohio in the wake-up call opener, followed by top-ranked Stanford against Houston. Michigan meets Virginia Tech at approximately 1:30 p.m. The Wahine take on Pittsburgh at 3:45.
Wallace's Rainbows then take the court, meeting Detroit at 7 p.m. The nightcap at 9 matches Austin Peay and Portland.
Despite a rousing 76-48 victory over Texas-Pan American in Hawaii's season opener Tuesday, Wallace isn't taking the Titans lightly. Not after Detroit won its opener by 50 points, 96-46, over Wayne State.
"They're very athletic. Quicker and bigger than Pan-American. They've got two guys 6-9, two 6-5 and their point guard is 6-4," Wallace said.
Still, Wallace liked what he saw of his Rainbows in their mismatch against the Broncs.
"It was a good effort. We really got at it when we wanted to," Wallace said. "The thing that scares me is that we haven't been in a game yet. I think Detroit's going to be that one. That's when we're going to find out where we are."
At least Wallace has the luxury of having one game under his belt. Goo doesn't.
Not counting an exhibition victory over the New Zealand national team, Goo's Rainbow Wahine will be making their season debut against Pitt.
The Panthers are coming off a 6-24 season but have four returning starters, including two aggressive 6-foot-2 post players in Latia Howard and Melissa Thompson.
"We're really concerned about that opening game," said Goo, whose Rainbows will be joining the Western Athletic Conference after winning the Big West championship last year.
Kendis Leeburg and Nani Cockett, returning starters from last year's 23-6 team, are the only two assured of starting jobs, said Goo.
The Wahine Classic, now in its 18th year, continues with games on Saturday and Sunday with Stanford favored to advance to the championship final.
"They're loaded. They have their 'starting' 10 back from a team that went to the Final Four the past two years," Goo said.
Leading the Cardinal women, who went 29-3 last year, will be 6-2 senior Kate Starbird, a second team All-American who averaged 20.1 points per game.
Tomorrow: Hawaii vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.; Austin Peay vs. Portland, 9 p.m.
Where:Special Events Arena.
TV/Radio:Live on KFVE-TVand KCCN radio AM-1420.
Tickets: Lower level $10, upper level $8. Students (through high school) and UHstudents with valid IDs $5 (upper level only.
Tomorrow: Stephen F. Austin vs. Miami (Ohio), 9 a.m.; Stanford vs. Houston, 11:15 a.m.; Michigan vs. Virginia Tech, 1:30 p.m.; Hawaii vs. Pittsburgh, 3:45 p.m.
Where:Special Events Arena.
Tickets: Adults $6, seniors $5, students $3.