Providence, R.I. - Brown basketball coach Mike Martin announced the team's annual achievement awards at the Brown Basketball Team Banquet on May 2 at the Brown Faculty Club. Martin's squad posted a 15-14 overall record and earned a berth in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, hosting its first ever postseason game.
Woody Grimshaw '47 Memorial Award (Best Defender):
Cedric Kuakumensah '16 (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year
Bernie Buonanno Scholar Athlete Award:
Rafael Maia'15 (Sao Paolo, Brazil)
CoSIDA Academic All-District
Russ Tyler Top Newcomer Award:
Leland King '17 (Inglewood, California)
Four-time Ivy League Rookie of the Week
Steven Spieth '17 (Dallas, Texas)
Three-time Ivy League Rookie of the Week
J. Richmond Fales Trophy (Team MVP):
Sean McGonagill '14 (Brookfield, Illinois)
First Team All-Ivy; 3rd All-Time Career Scorer
Tom Hoagland '63 Award (Hard Work and Community Service):
Tavon Blackmon '17 (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
Ranked second in assists and started 27 games
Dave Zucconi '55 Unsung Hero Award:
Rafael Maia'15 (Sao Paolo, Brazil)
Ivy League's Leading Rebounder
Stan Ward 'Quiet Man' Award:
Dockery Walker '15 (Magnolia, Delaware)
Returned From Injury and excelled on the court