The Ivy League has one of the richest traditions in college basketball. The tradition continued in the past decade. Harvard won at least a share of the conference title seven times. Every team that has gone to the tournament has been competitive, with a few winning some games. The Ivy is consistently one of the best mid-major leagues.
Ivy League 2010s All-Decade Team
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Guard – Wesley Saunders, Harvard
Wesley Saunders was the heart and soul of the Crimson from 2011-15. He made the first-team three times and won player of the year as a junior. He was also an AP All-American honorable mention that season. Saunders finished fourth in school history in points and steals.
For his career, Saunders averaged 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He led the league three times in steals and is tenth all-time in career steals in the conference. He also finished in the top ten in league history in four advanced metrics. Saunders helped Harvard win four titles, make four NCAA Tournaments, and win two tournament games.
Guard – Zack Rosen, Penn
Zack Rosen played two seasons during the past decade. He made the first-team in each season and was the unanimous player of the year in 2012. He was also the Big Five player of the year and an honorable mention on the AP All-American team that season. Rosen set three single-season school records during the 2011-12 season and became the first player in school history to reach 100 career assists in three years.
He averaged 16.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game during his two seasons in the 2010s. He is the league’s all-time leader in assist percentage and sits fourth in three other categories. Rosen helped the Quakers make one CBI appearance.
Forward – Ian Hummer, Princeton
Ian Hummer played for the Princeton Tigers from 2009-13. He made the first-team twice and was the player of the year in 2013. He finished his career second on Princeton’s career scoring list. Hummer has also played in more games in Ivy League history than any other player (123).
He averaged 13.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game for his career. Hummer finished third in league history in made two-point field goals, fourth in defensive rebounds, and fifth in player efficiency rating. He helped Princeton win one shared title and make one NCAA appearance.
Forward – AJ Brodeur, Penn
AJ Brodeur just finished his Quaker career, earning co-player of the year this past season. He was a three-time member of the first-team, being voted on unanimously each time. He finished as Penn’s career leader in points, blocks, and made field goals.
Brodeur averaged 15.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game for his career. He is the league’s all-time leader in made two-point field goals and defensive rebounds. He is also second in made field goals and fifth in points. Brodeur helped the Quakers win one title and make one NCAA Tournament.
Forward, Justin Sears, Yale
Justin Sears is the only player in the decade to be named the player of the year twice. He was the first player in school history to win the award more than once. He earned honorable mention recognition twice from the AP All-American team, the first Yale player to earn such recognition in 32 years. Sears finished in the top five in school history in points, rebounds, made free throws, and blocks.
For his career, Sears averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. He is the Ivy League’s all-time leader in offensive rebounds and player efficiency rating. Sears helped Yale win two titles and make one NCAA Tournament, upsetting Baylor.
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Guard – Miye Oni, Yale
Miye Oni played three seasons at Yale from 2016-19. He became the third player in school history to be named player of the year in 2019. He made the first-team twice and finished in the top ten in Bulldog history in four categories.
Oni averaged 15 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game for his career. He spent time on the top ten of most statistical lists throughout his time in the Ivy League. Oni helped Yale win the league title last year and make the NCAA Tournament. He left as a junior and currently plays with the Utah Jazz.
Guard – Matt Morgan, Cornell
Matt Morgan played for Cornell from 2015-19. He was a two-time member of the Ivy League’s first-team. He finished as the Big Red’s all-time leader in five categories, including points. Morgan scored in double-figures in 80 straight games, setting a new league record.
For his career, he averaged 20.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. He is first on the league’s all-time list for points produced and offensive rating. He led the conference in scoring every year he played and finished second on the league’s all-time points list. Morgan helped Cornell make one CIT appearance.
Guard – Maodo Lo, Columbia
Maodo Lo was part of the Columbia program from 2012-16. The German native made the first-team twice and was a sharpshooter from three. He is the school’s all-time leader in made threes (fifth in Ivy his and set the single-season made threes record as a senior. Lo also has the league’s record for threes in a game with 11.
He averaged 14.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for his career. His career average from behind the arc is 40 percent. Lo is third in league history in offensive rating and fifth in made threes. He led the Lions to two CIT appearances, including winning the championship in 2016.
Guard – Sean McGonagill, Brown
Sean McGonagill was a member of the Bears from 2010-14. He was the rookie of the year in 2011 and made the first-team twice. He is Brown’s all-time leader in made threes and games played, second in assists, and third in points.
McGonagill averaged 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game for his career. He is in the top ten in Ivy League history in assists, assist percentage, and points produced. He appeared in one CIT for the Bears.
Forward – Shonn Miller, Cornell
Shonn Miller was a member of the Big Red from 2011-15. He was the rookie of the year in 2012 and made the first-team twice. A shoulder injury kept him from playing one more season for Cornell.
Miller averaged 12.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game during his time at Cornell. He is second in conference history in defensive rebounding percentage and defensive rating. Miller spent his final season of eligibility as a role player at Connecticut.
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