| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A.J. Griffin | F |
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| 2021 | James Bouknight | SG |
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| 2020 | Onyeka Okongwu | C |
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| 2019 | Darius Garland | PG |
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| 2018 | Trae Young | PG |
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| 2017 | Dennis Smith | PG |
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| 2016 | Kris Dunn | PG |
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| 2015 | Mario Hezonja | SF |
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| 2014 | Aaron Gordon | SF |
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| 2013 | Trey Burke | PG |
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| 2012 | Damian Lillard | SG |
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| 2011 | Jan Vesely | PF |
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| 2010 | Ekpe Udoh | PF |
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| 2009 | Johnny Flynn | PG |
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| 2008 | Danilo Gallinari | SF |
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| 2007 | Yi Jianlian | PF |
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| 2006 | Brandon Roy | SG |
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| 2005 | Martell Webster | SF |
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| 2004 | Josh Childress | SF |
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| 2003 | Chris Kaman | C |
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| 2002 | Dajuan Wagner | SG |
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| 2001 | Shane Battier | SF |
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