First Team
Eric Flato, Yale
On a team that lacked a go-to scorer last season, Flato emerged as the guy to take — and make — the big shot in crunch time. He finished at 15.3 points per game and was the only double-digit scorer on an otherwise-balanced Yale squad. Flato significantly upped his shot attempts from his sophomore season (323 this year from 261 last year), but didn’t lose his effectiveness (39.0 percent from three-point range). His floor game also showed marked improvement, raising his assists per game from 2.9 to 3.6 and lowering his turnovers from 2.8 to 2.3 per contest, playing a lead role in the Bulldogs’ second-place finish.

Brian Grandieri, Penn
Though his scoring numbers the second swing through Ivy play weren’t much to write home about, the Penn junior did it all for Glen Miller this season. Already a strong rebounder (5.3 boards per game) and passer (2.7 assists per game), Grandieri came into his own as a shooter and scorer this season. The 6-4 wing did his part to bring back the midrange game, serving as Penn’s zone-buster with his potent 12-foot jumper. Grandieri shot a very impressive 51.3 percent overall, and added the three-pointer to his repertoire this year, knocking down half of his shots from long range.

Ibby Jaaber, Penn
Last year’s top player switched to a tougher position this season, but he still managed to enjoy a remarkable season. In addition to serving as a disruptive force on defense (90 steals), Jaaber’s scoring output remained high (15.9 points per game) and effective (52.5-percent field goal shooting). His transition to point guard ended up a smashing success, with Jaaber just three assists away from Penn’s single-season assist record of 162. Even when his outside shooting failed him late in the year, the rest of his game remained strong.

Mark McAndrew, Brown
McAndrew had an out-of-nowhere breakout season for the Bears, shaking off a very quiet start to lead all scorers in Ivy games at 18.6 points per contest. The hard-nosed junior was a deadly three-point threat (44.2 percent), but also was capable of putting the ball on the floor and getting to the free throw line, where he shot 84.8 percent. The results were six games of 20 or more points and a string of 22 consecutive double-figure scoring games. McAndrew also rebounded shockingly well for a 6-2 guard at 5.3 boards per game.

Mark Zoller, Penn – Player of the Year
Zoller set the tone for the season early on, putting up a double-double against UTEP in the opener. He would go on to score at least eight points every night out, and reached double figures in scoring in 27 of Penn’s 30 games. He proved to be nearly impossible for opponents to shut down: strong enough to outmuscle opposing players in the post — where he was nearly automatic — and created matchup problems by drifting out top and knocking down the three at a 38.2-percent clip. Zoller flourished in Glen Miller’s new offense, posting career highs in scoring (18.2 points per game), rebounding (7.5 per game), and assists (2.9 per game).

Second Team
John Baumann, Columbia
Baumann’s raw numbers are relatively flat compared to last season, but he got much more efficient as a scorer. The junior forward bulked up considerably over the offseason, and became a potent offensive force, shooting a stellar 57.8 percent from the field and 50.9 percent from three, while slightly upping his rebounding to 6.5 per game.

Brian Cusworth, Harvard
Though his season ended 10 games prematurely, the seven-foot Harvard center certainly merits inclusion here by virtue of what he accomplished in the 18 games he did play. Cusworth had NBA scouts watching him all season long, and he responded by posting career highs in scoring (17.4), rebounding (9.1), and shooting (51.5 percent).

Casey Hughes, Yale
Hughes never did develop a jumpshot, but he could do nearly everything else for James Jones — especially firing up the home crowd with his high-flying act. The senior saved his best for his final season, averaging 9.6 points on respectable 48.9 percent shooting, while hauling down 5.8 rebounds per game and playing lockdown defense.

Andrew Naeve, Cornell
Naeve improved as much from his freshman to his senior season as anyone in recent Ivy memory, and he carried Cornell to its fast start in Ivy play when some of his young teammates were struggling. In league play he averaged 12.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game — and at one point late in the season he reeled off five straight double-doubles.

Leon Pattman, Dartmouth
After missing the first six games with a high ankle sprain, Pattman came back to lead a turnaround at Dartmouth, which won six of its next seven games. The former Ivy Rookie of the Year was the Big Green’s leading scorer at 16.0 points per contest and posted a positive assist-turnover differential for the first time in his college career.

Third Team
Louis Dale, Cornell
Entrusted with point guard duties, Dale proved to be a real find for Steve Donahue both as a distributor (3.7 assists per game) and as a scorer (13.3 points per game, 46.8-percent three-point shooting).

Drew Housman, Harvard
Housman’s assists rose this year from 3.0 to 3.4 per game, but the Harvard point guard also looked for his own offense, averaging 13.3 points per game and carrying the offensive load late in the year.

Damon Huffman, Brown
Huffman bounced back from a knee injury in the season opener and had some monster games for Brown, finishing the season at 14.7 points per game and shooting 45.5 percent from the arc.

Kyle Koncz, Princeton
A mid-season stress fracture turned Koncz’s junior year into a tortuous one, but he played through the pain and led the Tigers in scoring while shooting 38.6 percent from three-point range.

Ryan Wittman, Cornell
The son of former Indiana star Randy Wittman more than lived up to the preseason hype, leading his team in scoring at 15.6 points per game and becoming one of the top perimeter threats in the league.

All-Defensive Team
Marcus Becker, Brown
Craig Robinson put Becker out on top of his 1-3-1 trap, and the Brown senior was right at home harassing opposing guards, forcing 60 steals and trailing only Jaaber in that department.

Casey Hughes, Yale
Hughes drew the toughest defensive assignment night in and night out, and he almost always got the better of his opponent, putting his quickness and solid defensive form to good use.

Ibby Jaaber, Penn – Defensive Player of the Year
An absolute game-changer defensively, Jaaber compels opposing coaches to impose different rules on their point guards when playing Penn, as his defensive impact goes well beyond the steals.

Kyle Koncz, Princeton
As important as Koncz’s screening and outside shooting were offensively, he was even more important to the Tigers on defense, where he was an on-ball menace and an off-ball standout.

Andrew Naeve, Cornell
Ivy play became one big block party for Naeve, as he swatted away 35 shots against league foes and established himself as a second line of defense, while defending well in the post.

All-Freshman Team
Louis Dale, Cornell – Freshman of the Year
Dale was handed the point guard reins to the Big Red offense and responded with the most impressive debut by an Ivy League point guard since Yale’s Alex Gamboa in 2001-02.

Patrick Foley, Columbia
The Long Island native opened eyes with his impressive play as the back up point guard for the Lions — to the point people wondered why he didn’t start for Columbia.

Marcus Schroeder, Princeton
Playing the point for Princeton is a lot to ask of a freshman, but Schroeder did a very solid job — despite playing a nation-leading 38.8 minutes per game.

Darren Smith, Penn
Hampered by a torn labrum, Smith still managed to have an impressive freshman Ivy campaign, averaging 6.5 points per game and shooting a league-leading 58.3 percent from three.

Ryan Wittman, Cornell
Opposing coaches never failed to gush about Wittman after playing Cornell, and it’s easy to see why, as he ranked fourth in the league in scoring at 15.6 points per game as a freshman.

High-Ceiling Freshman Team
Kevin Bulger, Columbia
Known as a player who does all the little things — and a few not-so-little things as well– Bulger had a breakout game late in the year at Yale with 17 points.

Zach Finley, Princeton
No one player is more important to the future of the Princeton program than Finley, who showed off some decent post moves and a nice hook shot.

Jeremy Lin, Harvard
His outside shot isn’t there yet, but Lin brought energy and offense off the bench for Harvard, and looks like a mainstay in the Crimson lineup for years to come.

Geoff Reeves, Cornell
A preseason injury and illness slowed down Reeves, but he came on strong late, looking great in big scoring games against Penn and Harvard in the final weeks.

Alex Tyler, Cornell
Tyler had some problems finishing off his post moves early on, but he became a very consistent finisher inside for Steve Donahue in as soon as Ivy play arrived.

Coach of the Year
Craig Robinson, Brown
Everybody loves Craig Robinson these days, and it’s easy to see why. He’s the rare combination of a straight shooter who speaks his mind and an engaging, magnetic personality — plus he just took a depleted Brown roster in its first season in a new system and nearly went .500 in a tough Ivy League. In a year when a few coaches could have merited this honor, Robinson managed to stand out. His Bears showed a glimpse of their potential early on when they pulled off one of the biggest upsets in college hoops this season with a 51-41 road shocker over Providence. In Ivy play, Brown closed out the season by winning four of five, before taking Penn to wire at The Palestra. The players bought into Robinson’s system, refused to make excuses when they were down to nine active players, and didn’t give up when they started 2-6 in the league. Robinson’s goals for the program may seem unrealistic — like the four Ivy titles in six years he mentioned in his interview on the YES Network — but high expectations can be a good thing.

Game of the Year
Cornell at Penn – February 17, 2007
This one had people talking long after it was over, as a heavyweight showdown between Ivy contenders proved to be every bit as good as expected. Cornell brought its A game to The Palestra that night, taking a second half lead before Penn eventually put it away late. Those who were lucky enough to watch the game in person or on the YES Network saw two teams playing at a very high level, and each side left the arena that night with a healthy respect for the other. It was a great advertisement for the Ivy League product and an all-around outstanding basketball game.

Ending of the Year
Yale at Princeton – March 3, 2007
With the margin stuck on one point, the two teams seemed to score every time down court — and on increasingly tough buckets. There were some outstanding defensive plays made as well, but both sides just kept hitting big shot after big shot as the lead see-sawed back and forth. In the end it was Travis Pinick grabbing the ball after Kyle Koncz blocked his initial shot and flipping it in that proved to be the difference, as Marcus Schroeder’s potential game-winner was just strong off the backboard and rim.

Performance of the Year
Mark Zoller vs. Yale – March 2, 2007
Penn celebrated its third straight Ivy title with a blowout win over Yale. Zoller owned The Palestra that night with an incredible 22-point, 17-rebound, six-assist, four-steal effort that showed why he was the top player in the Ivy League this season.

Play of the Year
Brian Grandieri at Columbia – January 13, 2007
Penn’s second game of the season was at Columbia — billed as a showdown between two title contenders. The first half was a relatively tight affair, but when Grandieri sank a half-court runner just before the halftime buzzer, it stunned Columbia and propelled Penn to a second-half romp.