Wallace, 63, has a history of health problems. In February 1998, he missed two games after undergoing a similar surgical procedure on his left artery.

Most recently, he underwent cranial surgery in September 2002 to remove two subdural hematomas.

Wallace missed Tuesday afternoon's practice to undergo tests that resulted in yesterday's procedure.

"I think we had a feeling he was going to be OK from the start," junior forward Julian Sensley said. "But it was still a relief to hear that he would be back by (tomorrow)."

UH associate coach Bob Nash was in charge of the team's practices Tuesday and yesterday. He informed the team of Wallace's status prior to yesterday's practice.

"We sort of knew that he would be fine, and so we expect everything to be back to normal (tomorrow)," Nash said. "There are no restrictions the doctors put on him, as far as I know, so he should be his usual self."

The 'Bows are coming off an 84-77 victory over Saint Mary's last Saturday. Wallace gave his players Sunday and Monday off to study for finals.

Hawai'i, which is off to a 5-0 start, does not play again until Monday, when it hosts Long Beach State on the opening night of the 41st annual Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic.

"We don't want to let (Wallace) down, so we're working extremely hard without him," Sensley said. "We don't want him stressing out when he comes back — we need him the rest of this season."