Ellis, Auburn Other major awards NABC Defensive Player of the Year: Shane Battier, Duke Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (Best player under 6'0): Shawnta Rogers, George Washington Robert V. Geasey Trophy (Top player in Philadelphia Big 5): Pepe Sánchez, Temple NIT/Haggerty Award (Top player in New York City metro area): Ron Artest, St. John's Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award (Strong personal character): Tim Hill, Harvard Coaching changes A number of teams changed coaches during the season and after it ended. References