| Year | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Johnny Davis | G |
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| 2021 | Jonathan Kuminga | SF |
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| 2020 | Tyrese Haliburton | PG |
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| 2019 | Cam Reddish | SF |
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| 2018 | Michael Porter Jr. | SF |
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| 2017 | Malik Monk | SG |
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| 2016 | Marquese Chriss | PF |
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| 2015 | Stanley Johnson | SF |
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| 2014 | Julius Randle | PF |
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| 2013 | Shabazz Muhammad | SF |
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| 2012 | Terrence Ross | SG |
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| 2011 | Brandon Knight | PG |
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| 2010 | Al-Farouq Aminu | SF |
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| 2009 | Jordan Hill | PF |
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| 2008 | Joe Alexander | SF |
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| 2007 | Brandan Wright | PF |
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| 2006 | Rudy Gay | SF |
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| 2005 | Channing Frye | PF |
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| 2004 | Rafael Araujo | C |
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| 2003 | T.J. Ford | PG |
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| 2002 | Chris Wilcox | PF |
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| 2001 | DeSagana Diop | C |
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