The NBA G League Rookie of the Year is an annual NBA G League (formerly known as the NBA Development League) award given since the league's inaugural season to the top rookie of the regular season. The league's head coaches determine the award by voting and it is usually presented to the honoree during the playoffs.
Fred House was the inaugural winner while playing for the North Charleston Lowgators. Four international players have won the award: Edwin Ubiles of Puerto Rico in 2012, Abdel Nader of Egypt in 2017, Ángel Delgado of the Dominican Republic in 2019, and Oscar Tshiebwe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2024. By position, guards have won 10 times, forwards nine times, and centers twice.
Winners
SeasonPlayerPositionNationalityTeam 2001–02 Guard North Charleston Lowgators 2002–03 Guard Fayetteville Patriots 2003–04 Forward Asheville Altitude 2004–05 Forward Roanoke Dazzle (1) 2005–06 Guard Roanoke Dazzle (2) 2006–07 Forward Colorado 14ers 2007–08 Guard Dakota Wizards (1) 2008–09 Guard Iowa Energy 2009–10 Guard Austin Toros 2010–11 Forward Maine Red Claws (1) 2011–12 Forward / Dakota Wizards (2) 2012–13 Forward Fort Wayne Mad Ants 2013–14 Forward Rio Grande Valley Vipers 2014–15 Guard Maine Red Claws (2) 2015–16 Guard Canton Charge 2016–17 Forward / Maine Red Claws (3) 2017–18 Guard Windy City Bulls 2018–19 Center Agua Caliente Clippers 2019–20 Guard Maine Red Claws (4) 2020–21 Forward Delaware Blue Coats 2021–22 Guard South Bay Lakers 2022–23 Forward Memphis Hustle 2023–24 Center Indiana Mad Ants (2) 2024–25 Guard Grand Rapids Gold 2025–26 Guard San Diego Clippers
See also NBA Rookie of the Year Award
References
External links D-League Rookie of the Year Award Winners at basketball-reference.com.com