Basketball Awards Banquet
The basketball awards dinner was tonight at Crisler. It seemed a bit less crowded than the past couple of years for understandable reasons, but was still well-attended. Matt Shepard started the evening with a touching story about a nephew who was paralyzed snowboarding, explaining that soon after Beilein approached him offering Matt's family use of Beilein's up north cottage while his nephew was being treated. He then announced Coach Beilein to a standing ovation.
The highlights of these dinners are the serious and comic awards, both voted on by the players. Among the latter Kam Chatman won speaks most/knows least and best dancer, Austin Hatch won most generous, Spike was best dressed, and DJ Wilson was named first to get married. Beilein suggested DJ see a barber before the ceremony. Among the former category Zak and Spike tied for MVP, Aubrey won most improved, and Max won the 6th man award. Max gave a nice senior speech. Nothing really quotable -- basically thanking parents and coaches and teammates -- but he seemed sincere and I felt his fellow players were sorry to see him go as they called out "moose" and made bullwinkle antlers with their hands as he approachd the podium.
April 15th, 2015 at 10:17 PM ^
Speaks most/knows least is a hilarious category.
April 15th, 2015 at 10:21 PM ^
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April 15th, 2015 at 10:33 PM ^
This is an award that I believe Stu Douglass won more than once as he was seriously dating a woman's basketball player.
This is an award that I believe Stu Douglass won more than once as he was seriously dating a woman's basketball player.
April 15th, 2015 at 10:25 PM ^
thanks for sharing, sounded like a great event.
April 15th, 2015 at 10:32 PM ^
The Bodnar Award for Academic Achievement goes to @SeanLonergan_. pic.twitter.com/Lsx7peZZUb
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 15, 2015
After shooting 93.3% from the line this year, @theprophet_5 wins our Outstanding Free Throw Shooting Award. pic.twitter.com/zCXlCEao9W
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 15, 2015
.@SpikeAlbrecht is the recipient of our Travis Conlan Sportsmanship Award as voted by the players. pic.twitter.com/qH5nb2e6eg
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 15, 2015
.@zirvin21 is the winner of our Loy Vaught Rebounding Award after pulling down 153 boards this season (4.8 per game). pic.twitter.com/xIFIjZ9z6E
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 15, 2015
The Wayman Britt Award for the Most Outstanding Defensive Player is also @zirvin21, as voted by his teammates. pic.twitter.com/VfUXN1YRfg
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 15, 2015
Keep 'me coming. @zirvin21 wins the Iron Man Award. pic.twitter.com/clE6OedBxW
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 15, 2015
.@SpikeAlbrecht wins the Gary Grant Award after leading U-M with a career-high 121 assists this season. pic.twitter.com/UTU1anjbnO
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 16, 2015
Voted the winner by his teammates again, @SpikeAlbrecht takes home the Steve Grote Hustle Award. pic.twitter.com/HWYXMh09T0
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 16, 2015
.@MaxBielfeldt is our Sixth Man of the Year. pic.twitter.com/SkdCcj6BYu
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 16, 2015
Any room left in that trophy case? The Thad Garner Leadership Award goes to @SpikeAlbrecht. pic.twitter.com/VdQ2kcN0KT
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 16, 2015
The Rudy Tomjanovich Most Improved Player Award goes to the man you know as 'Auto' -- Aubrey Dawkins. pic.twitter.com/qGyzOZHKDJ
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 16, 2015
The best for last. Our Bill Buntin Co-MVP's are @SpikeAlbrecht and @zirvin21. pic.twitter.com/2FEFEcPAKb
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) April 16, 2015
April 15th, 2015 at 11:00 PM ^
April 15th, 2015 at 11:45 PM ^
Great job with these...
April 16th, 2015 at 10:41 AM ^
Spike was but only got out of his chair once.
Congrats to all the players. Built a lot of character this year that will have a huge payout starting this upcoming season.
GO BLUE!
April 16th, 2015 at 10:40 AM ^
Sam Webb indicates that he'll leave only if his evaluation gives him certainty that he'll be in the 1st round.
No wierdest wierd guy award?