BOSTON – Sophomore guard Robert Hinton earned the Raymond P. Lavietes '36 Most Valuable Player Award for the second straight season and several other members of the Crimson took home accolades as Harvard Men's Basketball celebrated its 2025-26 season at its annual year-end awards banquet on Monday night at the Harvard Club of Boston. 

2025-26 Harvard Men's Basketball Award Winners 

Raymond P. Lavietes '36 Most Valuable Player Award

This award is named for the former basketball standout and loyal supporter of Harvard's men's and women's athletic programs. The award is determined by a vote of the players.

• 2025-26 Winner: Robert Hinton

Hamilton Fish '10 Most Improved Player Award

This award is named for the former Harvard football All-American, whose commitment to improving himself and the lives of others was evidenced throughout his life.  Fish was a hero in the first World War, and later served as a distinguished congressman from New York.

• 2025-26 Winner: Tey Barbour

Floyd S. Wilson Sportsmanship Award

Presented annually to the Harvard player whose respect for sportsmanship recalls the manner and values of Floyd Wilson, head coach of Harvard basketball from 1954 through 1968.

• 2025-26 Winner: Dutch Dowdell 

John Harnice '84 Spirit Award

Presented annually to the Harvard player who best exemplifies John's spirit, dedication and concern for his fellow man.

• 2025-26 Winner: Frankie Mannino 

Henry Zimmerman Free Throw Accuracy Award

Presented annually to the team's most accurate free throw shooter.

• 2025-26 Winner: Team (NCAA Leader in Team Free Throw Percentage – 79.9 percent) 

Thomas G. Stemberg '71, MBA '73 Iron Man Award

Presented annually to the Harvard player who plays the most minutes, exemplifying Tom's passion, commitment and dedication.

• 2025-26 Winners: Chandler Piggé and Tey Barbour 

Defensive Player of the Year Award

Presented annually to the team's top defender.

• 2025-26 Winners: Thomas Batties II and Ben Eisendrath 

Academic Excellence Award

Presented annually to the player who achieves the most in the classroom over the past two semesters.

• 2025-26 Winner: Greg Cooper

Charles Ogletree J.D. '78 Humanitarian Award

Presented annually to the player who embodies Harvard Law Professor Charles Ogletree's devotion and commitment to selfless service in the Harvard community and beyond.

• 2025-26 Winner: Avner Dror

Senior Manager Award

Presented annually to the top senior manager for dedication to the program.

• 2025-26 Winners: Rowan Mally, Ben Seklir, Jade Stanford, Matthew Thompson