Five Ravens Recognized with HCAC Postseason Honors

Anderson University men's basketball players Tate Ivanyo, Bryce Williams, Rob Davidson, Kenney Troutman and head coach Carter Collins each were recognized with the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) postseason honors, which were announced by the conference on Wednesday.

Ivanyo was tabbed HCAC Player of the Year for the second time in his career. Davidson was selected as the HCAC Defensive Player of the Year. Collins repeated as HCAC Coach of the Year. Williams and Ivanyo garnered first-team all-HCAC honors while Davidson and Troutman received all-HCAC honorable Mention. Ivanyo was also a unanimous first-team all-HCAC selection.

Tate Ivanyo (Senior; 6-4 Wing; Valparaiso, Ind./Morgan Twp.)

• HCAC Player of the Year (2022-23, 2024-25)
• First-Team All-HCAC (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
• Unanimous First-Team All-HCAC Selection (2024-25)
• Two-time HCAC Athlete-of-the-Week recipient in 2024-25 season (Earned player of the week three times in career)
• Named to D3hoops.com Team of the Week during 2024-25 season
• Conference-Only Averages – 20.17 Points (3rd in HCAC), 2.11 Steals (3rd in HCAC), 3.00 3-Pointers Made (4th in HCAC), 6.56 Rebounds (9th in HCAC), 2.44 Assists (12th in HCAC)
• Conference-Only Shooting Stats – .432 3-Point Field-Goal Percentage (54-for-125, 2nd in HCAC), .859 Free-Throw Percentage (61-for-71, 3rd in HCAC), .492 Field-Goal Percentage (124-for-252, 6th in HCAC)
• Overall Averages – 20.62 Points Per Game (3rd in HCAC), .885 Free-Throw Percentage (92-for-104, 20th in nation, 2nd in HCAC), 3.00 3-Pointers Made (24th in nation, 2nd in HCAC), .408 3-Point Field-Goal Percentage (78-for-191, 31st in nation, 2nd in HCAC), 35.56 Minutes Per Game (23rd in nation, 3rd in HCAC), 2.00 Steals (3rd in HCAC), 7.12 Rebounds (7th in HCAC), .472 Field-Goal Percentage (183-for-388, 7th in HCAC), 2.54 Assists (T-8 in HCAC)
• 1,716 Career Points (4th in All-Time School History, 1st in Anderson D-III Era)
• 252 Career 3-Pointers Made (School Record)
• 621 Career 3-Pointers Attempted (School Record)
• .854 Career Free-Throw Percentage (4th in School History)
• 141 Career Steals (9th in All-Time School History, 3rd in Anderson D-III Era)
• .406 Career 3-Point Field-Goal Percentage (T-9 in School History)
• 16.5 Points Per Game in Career (T-10 in School History)
• 609 Career Field Goals Made (7th in School History)
• 1,256 Career Field-Goals Attempted (10th in School History)
• 191 3-Pointers Attempted in 2024-25 Season (3rd in School History)
• 78 3-Pointers Made in 2024-25 Season (4th in School History)
• .885 Free-Throw Percentage in 2024-25 Season (5th in School History)
• Coach Carter Collins's Comments – There's not much more to be said about Tate that hasn't already been said at this point. He is one of the all-time great athletes to ever walk our campus, in any sport. I am extremely proud of him, and just hope that people understand how much work went into all of this - he didn't roll out of bed as a Conference Player of the Year - he worked for it, plain and simple. Nobody deserves the recognitions that Tate is about to pile up more than him.
• Tate Ivanyo's Comments – I am extremely grateful to have been selected for this award. I am thankful for God blessing me and surrounding me with the support of my teammates, coaches, friends and family.

Bryce Williams (Sophomore; 6-1 Guard; Fishers, Ind./Fishers)

• First-Team All-HCAC (2024-25)
• Conference-Only Stats – 14.83 Points (9th in HCAC), 1.81 Assist-Turnover Ratio (76 Assists, 42 Turnovers, 2nd in HCAC), 4.22 Assists (T-2 in HCAC), .530 Field-Goal Percentage (106-for-200, 3rd in HCAC), 1.50 Steals (T-8 in HCAC)
• Overall Stats – 14.08 Points (10th in HCAC), 4.35 Assists (1st in HCAC), 1.85 Assist-Turnover Ratio (113 Assists, 61 Turnovers, 2nd in HCAC), .509 Field-Goal Percentage (143-for-281, 5th in HCAC), 1.54 Steals (8th in HCAC)
• Coach Carter Collins's Comments – I am very excited to see Bryce receive this recognition as proof of his hard work since he stepped onto campus 18 months ago. Bryce came to us as an extremely-talented young player looking for a home. We always knew that he could play, but I'm most proud of how he's grown as a human being since he's been at AU. He put in a ton of work over this past offseason to get ready for his new role, and was elected a captain this year, as well. This award validates everything he's done since he got to AU, and I can't wait to see what else he's capable of.
• Bryce Williams's Comments – I would like to thank my family and everyone who has been there for me. I would like to thank my girlfriend, who has made me a better person on and off the court. I'm grateful for my teammates; they push me every day. Then I'd like to thank the coaches who have been there for me: Coach Williams, Coach Winegar and especially Coach Collins; I wouldn't be here without them.

Rob Davidson (Sophomore; 6-4 Wing; Indianapolis, Ind./Bishop Chatard)

• HCAC Defensive Player of the Year (2024-25)
• All-HCAC Honorable Mention (2024-25)
• Conference-Only Averages – 2.89 Steals (1st in HCAC), 12.33 Points (19th in HCAC), 7.83 Rebounds (5th in HCAC), .793 Free-Throw Percentage (65-for-82, 6th in HCAC)
• Overall Averages – 2.92 Steals (12th in nation, 1st in HCAC), 11.69 Points (18th in HCAC), 7.50 Rebounds (6th in HCAC), .767 Free-Throw Percentage (89-for-116, 8th in HCAC)
• 76 Steals during 2024-25 Season (Single-Season School Record)
• 2.92 Steals Per Game during 2024-25 Season (Single-Season School Record)
• Coach Carter Collins's Comments – What a special season for Rob. Rob was an immediate contributor for us last year as a freshman, and was basically relying on his athleticism and his incredibly high basketball-IQ during that season. I think he and I both knew that he was only scratching the surface of what he could eventually become. He went out and made every single improvement that I was hoping he would make to his game during the offseason, and ho hum, this season all he did was break the program record for single-season steals while also being one of our most important offensive players. The crazy thing is, he's still only scratching the surface - more big things are coming his way!
• Rob Davidson's Comments – This is a surreal feeling. I'd like to thank all my teammates; there's no single accolade I can get without all 18 of the guys pushing me to be the best version of myself every day. Also, I'd like to thank Coach Collins and the entire coaching staff for the constant belief in me.

Kenney Troutman (Junior; 6-0 Guard; Indianapolis, Ind./Bishop Chatard)

• All-HCAC Honorable Mention (2024-25)
• Conference-Only Averages – 12.56 Points (T-16 in HCAC), 2.06 3-Pointers Made (8th in HCAC)
• Overall Averages – 12.54 Points (T-14 in HCAC), 1.92 3-Pointers Made (T-9 in HCAC)
• Coach Carter Collins's Comments – Kenney just continues to make massive leaps each and every season. Inside of 24 months, Kenney has evolved from a guy that wasn't really seeing the floor, into one of the very most important players on a conference championship team. He always seems to have a big moment in him whenever we need it, and I can't tell you how many games there were this year where I was thinking afterwards, "We would have lost if it wasn't for Kenney." It's a credit to Kenney's work ethic that I already know with 100% certainty that he will take even another leap this coming offseason, and I'm excited to see what it looks like!
• Kenney Troutman's Comments – I just want to say thank you to my coaches and my entire family. I also want to thank the man up above and my granny for keeping me going even through the rough and tough times. My pops told me "if I pray for rain, I sometimes have to deal with the mud!" Thank you again!

Head Coach Carter Collins

• HCAC Coach of the Year (2023-24, 2024-25)
• Led team to outright HCAC regular-season title
• Led team to 21-5 Overall Record and 15-3 HCAC Record
• Has reached No. 21 in NPI Rankings and No. 25 in D3hoops.com Rankings this season
• Coach Carter Collins's Comments – I'm again honored to win the Coach of the Year award, but also again reminded that this award typically goes to the coach that has the best players, assistant coaches, and support staff, and that is certainly true this season. I wouldn't trade my guys for anybody else's, and feel blessed to be able to come to practice with them every day.

UP NEXT

Top-seeded Anderson (21-5) faces off with fourth-seeded Hanover College (16-10) in the HCAC Tournament Semifinals on Friday at 5 p.m. in O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. Anderson is receiving votes in the latest D3hoops.com poll.