Rob Hogans, senior guard from Spring Arbor University, was named the Trent Allen Memorial Tip-Off Tournament MVP. He led Spring Arbor to an upset win over NAIA division II #25 ranked Rochester College in the championship game. In the two wins to start off the year 2-0, Hogans totaled 58 points, 11 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 assists, and 1 block.