NBA G League Rookie of the Year Award


The NBA G League Rookie of the Year is an annual NBA G 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. Three international players have won the award: Edwin Ubiles of Puerto Rico in 2012, Abdel Nader of Egypt in 2017, and Ángel Delgado of the Dominican Republic in 2019. By position, guards have won 10 times and forwards eight times.

Winners

SeasonPlayerPositionNationalityTeam
2001–02GuardNorth Charleston Lowgators
2002–03GuardFayetteville Patriots
2003–04ForwardAsheville Altitude
2004–05ForwardRoanoke Dazzle
2005–06GuardRoanoke Dazzle
2006–07ForwardColorado 14ers
2007–08GuardDakota Wizards
2008–09GuardIowa Energy
2009–10GuardAustin Toros
2010–11ForwardMaine Red Claws
2011–12Forward/
Dakota Wizards
2012–13ForwardFort Wayne Mad Ants
2013–14ForwardRio Grande Valley Vipers
2014–15GuardMaine Red Claws
2015–16GuardCanton Charge
2016–17Forward/
Maine Red Claws
2017–18GuardWindy City Bulls
2018–19CenterAgua Caliente Clippers
2019–20GuardMaine Red Claws