UK Players Chosen 3 Times
Note: United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) has chosen National Freshman Player of the Year since 1989. Also known as Wayman Tisdale Award.
| Name | Season | Awarding Body (Notes) |
|---|---|---|
| John Wall | 2009-10 | USBWA |
| Anthony Davis | 2011-12 | USBWA |
| Reed Sheppard | 2023-24 | USBWA, NABC |
