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Men’s Basketball Presents 2024-25 Team Awards
5/3/2025 8:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Brown men's basketball team hosted its year-end on Thursday, May 1 at the Brown Faculty Club. The coaching staff, families, and friends of the program honored the team's annual award winners.
In addition to awards, the senior class was gifted white sweaters, and the freshman class received brown sweaters. The traditional white letter sweaters are given to seniors graduating at Brown, while first-year student-athletes receive brown letter sweaters.
A list of the team awards and their recipients can be found below.
Thomas Hoagland '62 Award - Aaron Cooley
The Thomas Hoagland ;63 Award, initiated in 1992, is presented to the member of the varsity team who exemplifies true unselfishness through commitment and hard work both on the court and in the community.
Bernard V. Buonanno, Jr. '60 Award - Landon Lewis
Initiated in 1992, the Bernard V. Buonanno, Jr. '60 Award is given to that member of the varsity team, who through dedication in the classroom and on the court, has exemplified the true meaning of a scholar athlete.
Gerry Alaimo '58 Award - Sam Klores
Established in 2019, presented to the varsity team member who puts team above all else.
Dave Zucconi '85 "Unsung Hero" Award - Lyndel Erold
This award was established in 2004 as a tribute to Brown University's most beloved alumnus. It is presented to that team member who, through his extraordinary efforts, strength of character, and dogged determination, epitomizes Dave's selfless efforts on behalf of Brown Basketball. This is the "Unsung Hero" Award.
Woody Grimshaw Memorial Award - N'famara Dabo
This trophy is named after former Brown player Woody Grimshaw, who was also a long-time successful basketball coach at Tufts from 1982-2012. It was presented to that member of the team showing the most positive attitude and the best spirit. It was changed to represent Best Defender in 2013.
Jim Turner '86 Award: Landon Lewis
Presented to the member of the team who through hard work and dedication has improved the most throughout the year.
J. Richmond Fales Trophy - Kino Lilly Jr.
This trophy is awarded to that member of the varsity team who, through sportsmanship, performance, and influence, has contributed most to the sport at Brown.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
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In addition to awards, the senior class was gifted white sweaters, and the freshman class received brown sweaters. The traditional white letter sweaters are given to seniors graduating at Brown, while first-year student-athletes receive brown letter sweaters.
A list of the team awards and their recipients can be found below.
Thomas Hoagland '62 Award - Aaron Cooley
The Thomas Hoagland ;63 Award, initiated in 1992, is presented to the member of the varsity team who exemplifies true unselfishness through commitment and hard work both on the court and in the community.
Bernard V. Buonanno, Jr. '60 Award - Landon Lewis
Initiated in 1992, the Bernard V. Buonanno, Jr. '60 Award is given to that member of the varsity team, who through dedication in the classroom and on the court, has exemplified the true meaning of a scholar athlete.
Gerry Alaimo '58 Award - Sam Klores
Established in 2019, presented to the varsity team member who puts team above all else.
Dave Zucconi '85 "Unsung Hero" Award - Lyndel Erold
This award was established in 2004 as a tribute to Brown University's most beloved alumnus. It is presented to that team member who, through his extraordinary efforts, strength of character, and dogged determination, epitomizes Dave's selfless efforts on behalf of Brown Basketball. This is the "Unsung Hero" Award.
Woody Grimshaw Memorial Award - N'famara Dabo
This trophy is named after former Brown player Woody Grimshaw, who was also a long-time successful basketball coach at Tufts from 1982-2012. It was presented to that member of the team showing the most positive attitude and the best spirit. It was changed to represent Best Defender in 2013.
Jim Turner '86 Award: Landon Lewis
Presented to the member of the team who through hard work and dedication has improved the most throughout the year.
J. Richmond Fales Trophy - Kino Lilly Jr.
This trophy is awarded to that member of the varsity team who, through sportsmanship, performance, and influence, has contributed most to the sport at Brown.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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