Iona's Scott Machado, became one of the most decorated men's basketball performers in Iona College   history when he earn the 2012 Lt. Frank J. Haggerty Award by a vote of the Metropolitan Basketball Writers following a historic senior season for the guard from Queens. He was presented with the honor at the 79th annual NIT/MBWA awards dinner on April 12, 2012 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY.  

Named the 2011-12 MAAC player of the year, Machado led the nation with 9.9 assists per game and the MAAC with 327 assists. He became the first NCAA player to record 300 assists since 1993. Machado stands as the all-time MAAC leader and 18th in the nation all-time with 880 career assists. Also had 13.6 points per game, and a triple double during the noteworthy season.

Overall, he became the fourth Gael to win the Award, joining Warren Isaac (1965), Jeff Ruland (1980), and Gary Springer (1981).

Following stints in the NBA with the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors, Machado is currently playing professionally in Japan. He is also a member of the Brazilian National basketball team.