The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.
About Naismith College Player of the Year
Annual award given to both the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named after the inventor of basketball, James Naismith.
Achievement of Naismith College Player of the Year
The award was initially given to only men until 1983. The first female winner of the honor was Anne Donovan of Old Dominion University.
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Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award - The Naismith Prep Player of the Year award, named for Canadian basketball inventor James Naismith, is given annually by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to high school basketball's top male and female player. The inaugural awards were given to Dennis Scott and Lynne Lorenzen in 1987.. College basketball player of the year awards in the United States.
Latest information about Naismith College Player of the Year updated on July 28 2021.
