UK Players Chosen 18 Times
Note: Associated Press (AP) has named Player of the Year (POY) since 1965. Coaches have named POY since 1987. United Press International (UPI) has named POY between 1965 through 1992.
| Name | Season | Awarding Body (Notes) |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Riley | 1965-66 | Associated Press |
| Tom Parker | 1971-72 | Associated Press |
| Kevin Grevey | 1972-73 | Associated Press (co-winner with Wendell Hudson) |
| Kevin Grevey | 1974-75 | Associated Press |
| Kyle Macy | 1979-80 | Associated Press & United Press International |
| Kenny Walker | 1984-85 | Associated Press & United Press International |
| Kenny Walker | 1985-86 | Associated Press & United Press International |
| Jamal Mashburn | 1992-93 | Associated Press & Coaches |
| Tony Delk | 1995-96 | Associated Press & Coaches |
| Ron Mercer | 1996-97 | Associated Press & Coaches |
| Tayshaun Prince | 2000-01 | Associated Press & Coaches |
| Keith Bogans | 2002-03 | Coaches |
| John Wall | 2009-10 | Associated Press & Coaches |
| Anthony Davis | 2011-12 | Associated Press & Coaches |
| Tyler Ulis | 2015-16 | Associated Press & Coaches |
| Malik Monk | 2016-17 | Associated Press |
| Immanuel Quickley | 2019-20 | Coaches |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | 2021-22 | AP & Coaches |
