PAST WINNERS
COLLEGE AWARDS
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH WOMEN'S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the women’s college basketball player who achieves great success on the court.
Year Name School 2025 Juju Watkins USC 2024 Caitlin Clark Iowa 2023 Caitlin Clark Iowa 2022 Aliyah Boston South Carolina 2021 Paige Bueckers UCONN 2020 Sabrina Ionescu Oregon 2019 Megan Gustafson Iowa 2018 A'ja Wilson South Carolina 2017 Kelsey Plum Washington 2016 Breanna Stewart UCONN 2015 Breanna Stewart UCONN 2014 Breanna Stewart UCONN 2013 Brittney Griner Baylor 2012 Brittney Griner Baylor 2011 Maya Moore UCONN 2010 Tina Charles UCONN 2009 Maya Moore UCONN 2008 Candace Parker Tennessee 2007 Lindsey Harding Duke 2006 Seimone Augustus LSU 2005 Seimone Augustus LSU 2004 Diana Taurasi UCONN 2003 Diana Taurasi UCONN 2002 Sue Bird UCONN 2001 Ruth Riley Notre Dame 2000 Tamika Catchings Tennessee 1999 Chamique Holdsclaw Tennessee 1998 Chamique Holdsclaw Tennessee 1997 Kate Starbird Stanford 1996 Saudia Roundtree Georgia 1995 Rebecca Lobo UCONN 1994 Lisa Leslie USC 1993 Sheryl Swoopes Texas Tech 1992 Dawn Staley Virginia 1991 Dawn Staley Virginia 1990 Jennifer Azzi Stanford 1989 Clarissa Davis Texas 1988 Sue Wicks Rutgers 1987 Clarissa Davis Texas 1986 Cheryl Miller USC 1985 Cheryl Miller USC 1984 Cheryl Miller USC 1983 Anne Donovan Old Dominion
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH MEN'S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the men’s college basketball player who achieves great success on the court.
YEAR NAME SCHOOL 2025 Cooper Flagg Duke 2024 Zach Edey Purdue 2023 Zach Edey Purdue 2022 Oscar Tshiebwe Kentucky 2021 Luka Garza Iowa 2020 Obi Toppin Dayton 2019 Zion Williamson Duke 2018 Jalen Brunson Villanova 2017 Frank Mason III Kansas 2016 Buddy Hield Oklahoma 2015 Frank Kaminsky III Wisconsin 2014 Doug McDermott Creighton 2013 Trey Burke Michigan 2012 Anthony Davis Kentucky 2011 Jimmer Fredette BYU 2010 Evan Turner Ohio State 2009 Blake Griffin Oklahoma 2008 Tyler Hansbrough North Carolina 2007 Kevin Durant Texas 2006 J.J. Redick Duke 2005 Andrew Bogut Utah 2004 Jameer Nelson Saint Joseph's 2003 T.J. Ford Texas 2002 Jay Williams Duke 2001 Shane Battier Duke 2000 Kenyon Martin Cincinnati 1999 Elton Brand Duke 1998 Antawn Jamison North Carolina 1997 Tim Duncan Wake Forest 1996 Marcus Camby UMass 1995 Joe Smith Maryland 1994 Glenn Robinson Purdue 1993 Calbert Cheaney Indiana 1992 Christian Laettner Duke 1991 Larry Johnson UNLV 1990 Lionel Simmons LaSalle 1989 Danny Ferry Duke 1988 Danny Manning Kansas 1987 David Robinson Navy 1986 Johnny Dawkins Duke 1985 Patrick Ewing Georgetown 1984 Michael Jordan North Carolina 1983 Ralph Sampson Virginia 1982 Ralph Sampson Virginia 1981 Ralph Sampson Virginia 1980 Mark Aguirre DePaul 1979 Larry Bird Indiana State 1978 Butch Lee Marquette 1977 Marques Johnson UCLA 1976 Scott May Indiana 1975 David Thompson N.C. State 1974 Bill Walton UCLA 1973 Bill Walton UCLA 1972 Bill Walton UCLA 1971 Austin Carr Notre Dame 1970 Pete Maravich LSU 1969 Lew Alcindor UCLA
WERNER LADDER NAISMITH WOMEN'S COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the women’s college basketball coach who achieves great success on the court.
Year Name School 2025 Cori Close UCLA 2024 Dawn Staley South Carolina 2023 Dawn Staley South Carolina 2022 Dawn Staley South Carolina 2021 Tara VanDerveer Stanford 2020 Dawn Staley South Carolina 2019 Lisa Bluder Iowa 2018 Vic Schaefer Mississippi State 2017 Geno Auriemma UCONN 2016 Geno Auriemma UCONN 2015 Courtney Banghart Princeton 2014 Muffet McGraw Notre Dame 2013 Muffet McGraw Notre Dame 2012 Kim Mulkey Baylor 2011 Tara VanDerveer Stanford 2010 Connie Yori Nebraska 2009 Geno Auriemma UCONN 2008 Geno Auriemma UCONN 2007 Gail Goestenkors Duke 2006 Sylvia Hatchell North Carolina 2005 Pokey Chatman LSU 2004 Pat Summitt Tennessee 2003 Gail Goestenkors Duke 2002 Geno Auriemma UCONN 2001 Muffet McGraw Notre Dame 2000 Geno Auriemma UCONN 1999 Carolyn Peck Purdue 1998 Pat Summitt Tennessee 1997 Geno Auriemma UCONN 1996 Andy Landers Georgia 1995 Geno Auriemma UCONN 1994 Pat Summitt Tennessee 1993 C. Vivian Stringer Iowa 1992 Chris Weller Maryland 1991 Debbie Ryan Virginia 1990 Tara VanDerveer Stanford 1989 Pat Summitt Tennessee 1988 Leon Barmore Louisiana Tech 1987 Pat Summitt Tennessee
WERNER LADDER NAISMITH MEN'S COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the men’s college basketball coach who achieves great success on the court.
Year Name School 2025 Rick Pitino St. John's 2024 Dan Hurley UCONN 2023 Jerome Tang Kansas State 2022 Ed Cooley Providence 2021 Mark Few Gonzaga 2020 Anthony Grant Dayton 2019 Rick Barnes Tennessee 2018 Tony Bennett Virginia 2017 Mark Few Gonzaga 2016 Jay Wright Villanova 2015 John Calipari Kentucky 2014 Gregg Marshall Wichita State 2013 Jim Larranaga Miami 2012 Bill Self Kansas 2011 Steve Fisher San Diego State 2010 Jim Boeheim Syracuse 2009 Jamie Dixon Pittsburgh 2008 John Calipari Memphis 2007 Tony Bennett Washington State 2006 Jay Wright Villanova 2005 Bruce Weber Illinois 2004 Phil Martelli Saint Joseph's 2003 Tubby Smith Kentucky 2002 Ben Howland Pittsburgh 2001 Rod Barnes Ole Miss 2000 Mike Montgomery Stanford 1999 Mike Krzyzewski Duke 1998 Bill Guthridge North Carolina 1997 Roy Williams Kansas 1996 John Calipari UMass 1995 Jim Harrick UCLA 1994 Nolan Richardson Arkansas 1993 Dean Smith North Carolina 1992 Mike Krzyzewski Duke 1991 Randy Ayers Ohio State 1990 Bobby Cremins Georgia Tech 1989 Mike Krzyzewski Duke 1988 Larry Brown Kansas 1987 Bob Knight Indiana
NAISMITH WOMEN'S DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, PRESENTED BY MOLECULE
Presented annually to the most outstanding women’s defensive basketball player who achieves tremendous on-court success.
| YEAR | NAME | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lauren Betts | UCLA |
| 2024 | Cameron Brink | Stanford |
| 2023 | Aliyah Boston | South Carolina |
| 2022 | Aliyah Boston | South Carolina |
| 2021 | Natasha Mack | Oklahoma State |
| 2020 | DiDi Richards | Baylor |
| 2019 | Kristine Anigwe | California |
| 2018 | Teaira McCowan | Mississippi State |
NAISMITH MEN'S DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, PRESENTED BY MOLECULE
Presented annually to the most outstanding men’s defensive basketball player who achieves tremendous on-court success.
YEAR NAME SCHOOL 2025 Ryan Kalkbrenner Creighton 2024 Jamal Shead Houston 2023 Jaylen Clark UCLA 2022 Walker Kessler Auburn 2021 Davion Mitchell Baylor 2020 Marcus Garrett Kansas 2019 Matisse Thybulle Washington 2018 Jevon Carter West Virginia
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the girls’ high school basketball player who achieves great success on the court.
Year Name School City State 2025 Aaliyah Chavez Monterey HS Lubbock TX 2024 Sarah Strong Grace Christian School Sanford NC 2023 Juju Watkins Sierra Canyon HS Los Angeles CA 2022 Kiki Rice Sidwell Friends School Washington DC 2021 Raven Johnson Westlake HS Atlanta GA 2020 Paige Bueckers Hopkins HS Minnetonka MN 2019 Haley Jones Archbishop Mitty HS San Jose CA 2018 Christyn Williams Central Arkansas Christian School Little Rock AR 2017 Megan Walker Monacan HS Monacan VA 2016 Jackie Young Princeton Community HS Princeton IN 2015 Katie Lou Samuleson Mater Dei HS Santa Ana CA 2014 A'ja Wilson Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Hopkins SC 2013 Diamond DeShields Norcross HS Norcross GA 2012 Breanna Stewart Cicero North HS Syracuse NY 2011 Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis Mater Dei HS Santa Ana CA 2010 Chiney Ogwumike Cy-Fair HS Cypress TX 2009 Skylar Diggins Washington HS South Bend IN 2008 Elena Delle Donne Ursuline Academy Wilmington DE 2007 Maya Moore Collins Hill HS Suwanee GA 2006 Maya Moore Collins Hill HS Suwanee GA 2005 Courtney Paris Piedmont HS Piedmont CA 2004 Candace Parker Naperville Central HS Naperville IL 2003 Candace Parker Naperville Central HS Naperville IL 2002 Ann Strother Highlands Ranch HS Highlands Ranch CO 2001 Shyra Ely Ben Davis HS Indianapolis IN 2000 Diana Taurasi Don Lugo HS Chino CA 1999 Kara Lawson West Springfield HS Springfield VA 1998 Tamika Williams Chaminade Julienne HS Dayton OH 1997 Tamika Catchings Duncanville HS Duncanville TX 1996 Kiesha Brown Woodward Academy Atlanta GA 1995 Chamique Holdsclaw Christ the King HS Middle Village NY 1994 Tiffany Gooden Snider HS Ft. Wayne IN 1993 La'Keshia Frett Phoebus HS Hampton VA 1992 Yolanda Watkins Decatur HS Decatur AL 1991 Michelle Marciniak Central Catholic HS Allentown PA 1990 Lisa Leslie Morningside HS Inglewood CA 1989 Lisa Harrison Southern HS Louisville KY 1988 Vicki Hall Brebeuf Prep Indianapolis IN 1987 Lynne Lorenzen Ventura HS Ventura IA
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH BOYS HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the boys’ high school basketball player who achieves great success on the court.
| Year | Name | School | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Darryn Peterson | Prolific Prep | Napa | CA |
| 2024 | Cooper Flagg | Montverde Academy | Montverde | FL |
| 2023 | Isaiah Collier | Wheeler HS | Marietta | GA |
| 2022 | Dariq Whitehead | Montverde Academy | Montverde | FL |
| 2021 | Chet Holmgren | Minnehaha Academy | Minneapolis | MN |
| 2020 | Cade Cunningham | Montverde HS | Montverde | FL |
| 2019 | Isaiah Stewart | La Lumiere HS | La Porte | IN |
| 2018 | R.J. Barrett | Montverde Academy | Montverde | FL |
| 2017 | Michael Porter, Jr. | Nathan Hale HS | Seattle | WA |
| 2016 | Lonzo Ball | Chino Hills HS | Chino Hills | CA |
| 2015 | Ben Simmons | Montverde Academy | Montverde | FL |
| 2014 | Cliff Alexander | Curie HS | Chicago | IL |
| 2013 | Andrew Wiggins | Huntington Prep | Huntington | WV |
| 2012 | Shabazz Muhammad | Bishop Gorman HS | Las Vegas | NV |
| 2011 | Austin Rivers | Winter Park HS | Orlando | FL |
| 2010 | Jared Sullinger | Northland HS | Columbus | OH |
| 2009 | Derrick Favors | South Atlanta HS | Atlanta | GA |
| 2008 | Brandon Jennings | Oak Hill Academy | Mouth of Wilson | VA |
| 2007 | Kevin Love | Lake Oswego HS | Lake Oswego | OR |
| 2006 | Greg Oden | Lawrence North HS | Indianapolis | IN |
| 2005 | Louis Williams | South Gwinnett HS | Snellville | GA |
| 2004 | Dwight Howard | Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy | Atlanta | GA |
| 2003 | LeBron James | St. Vincent-St. Mary HS | Akron | OH |
| 2002 | Raymond Felton | Latta HS | Latta | SC |
| 2001 | Dajuan Wagner | Camden HS | Camden | NJ |
| 2000 | Gerald Wallace | Childersburg HS | Childersburg | AL |
| 1999 | Donnell Harvey | Randolph-Clay HS | Cuthbert | GA |
| 1998 | Al Harrington | St. Patrick HS | Elizabeth | NJ |
| 1997 | Shane Battier | Detroit Country Day School | Beverly Hills | MI |
| 1996 | Kobe Bryant | Lower Merion HS | Ardmore | PA |
| 1995 | Ron Mercer | Oak Hill Academy | Mouth of Wilson | VA |
| 1994 | Jerod Ward | Clinton HS | Clinton | MS |
| 1993 | Randy Livingston | Isidore Newman School | New Orleans | LA |
| 1992 | Jason Kidd | St. Joseph Notre Dame HS | Alameda | CA |
| 1991 | Chris Webber | Detroit Country Day | Beverly Hills | MI |
| 1990 | Damon Bailey | Bedford North Lawrence High | Bedford | IN |
| 1989 | Kenny Anderson | Archbishop Molloy HS | Jamaica | NY |
| 1988 | Alonzo Mourning | Indian River HS | Chesapeake | VA |
| 1987 | Dennis Scott | Flint Hill School | Oakton | VA |
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the girls’ high school basketball coach who achieves great success on the court.
| Year | Name | School | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aundre Cummings | Ontario Christian HS | Ontario | CA |
| 2024 | Sue Phillips | Archbishop Mitty HS | San Jose | CA |
| 2023 | Christina Raiti | Long Island Lutheran HS | Brookville | NY |
| 2022 | Tamika Dudley | Sidwell Friends School | Washington | DC |
| 2021 | Al Honor | Lake Highland Prep | Orlando | FL |
| 2020 | Terri Bamford | La Jolla HS | La Jolla | CA |
| 2019 | Ochiel Swaby | Miami Country Day School | Miami | FL |
| 2018 | Sue Phillips | Archbishop Mitty HS | San Jose | CA |
| 2017 | Randy Coffman | Riverdale HS | Riverdale | TN |
| 2016 | Tom Gonsalves | St. Mary's HS | Stockton | CA |
| 2015 | Andrea Peterson | Neumann-Goretti HS | Philadelphia | PA |
| 2014 | Cathy Self-Morgan | Duncanville HS | Duncanville | TX |
| 2013 | Trent Milby | Marion County HS | Lebanon | KY |
| 2012 | Curtis Ekmark | St. Mary's Catholic HS | Phoenix | AZ |
| 2011 | Jeff Sink | Brea Olinda HS | Brea | CA |
| 2010 | Sean Casey | Peddie School | Hightstown | NJ |
| 2009 | Stan Benge | Ben Davis HS | Indianapolis | IN |
| 2008 | Brian Harrigan | Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep. | San Francisco | CA |
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH BOYS HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to the boys’ high school basketball coach who achieves great success on the court.
| Year | Name | School | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Moran | Christopher Columbus HS | Miami | FL |
| 2024 | Kevin Boyle | Montverde Academy | Montverde | FL |
| 2023 | Ty White | John Marshall HS | Richmond | VA |
| 2022 | Luke Barnwell | Sunrise Christian Academy | Bel Aire | KS |
| 2021 | Luke Barnwell | Sunrise Christian Academy | Bel Aire | KS |
| 2020 | Kevin Boyle | Montverde Academy | Montverde | FL |
| 2019 | Mike Thompson | McEachern HS | Powder Springs | GA |
| 2018 | Kevin Boyle | Montverde Academy | Montverde | FL |
| 2017 | Brandon Roy | Nathan Hale HS | Seattle | WA |
| 2016 | Steve Baik | Chino Hills HS | Chino | CA |
| 2015 | Steve Smith | Oak Hill Academy | Mouth of Wilson | VA |
| 2014 | Gary McKnight | Mater Dei HS | Santa Ana | CA |
| 2013 | Quincy Lewis | Lone Peak HS | Highland | UT |
| 2012 | Steve Smith | Oak Hill Academy | Mouth of Wilson | VA |
| 2011 | Kevin Boyle | St. Patrick HS | Elizabeth | NJ |
| 2010 | James "Satch" Sullinger | Northland HS | Columbus | OH |
| 2009 | Steve Smith | Oak Hill Academy | Mouth of Wilson | VA |
| 2008 | Bob Hurley | St. Anthony HS | Jersey City | NJ |
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL COURAGE AWARD
Awarded to a female high school basketball player who has consistently gone above and beyond throughout the basketball season and has demonstrated courage in her approach to the team, the school, the game, and her community.
| YEAR | NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lily Dunlap | St. John's School | Houston, TX |
| 2024 | Gabby Orlet | Althoff Catholic High School | Belleville, IL |
| 2023 | Jadyn Diaz | Ukiah High School | Ukiah, CA |
| 2022 | Xzeria Denson | Ridgeland High School | Ridgeland, MS |
| 2021 | Robyn Arrington-Epperson | Westinghouse High School | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 2020 | Layray Paw | Holland High School | Holland, MI |
JERSEY MIKE'S NAISMITH BOYS HIGH SCHOOL COURAGE AWARD
Awarded to a male high school basketball player who has consistently gone above and beyond throughout the basketball season and has demonstrated courage in his approach to the team, the school, the game, and his community.
| YEAR | NAME | SCHOOL | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Davon Ciesiolka | Clintondale HS | Clinton, MI |
| 2024 | Aidan Goldstein | WISH Academy High School | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2023 | MinZheng “MZ” Wahlers | Golden View Classical Academy | Golden, CO |
| 2022 | Justin Williams | Foundation Academy | Winter Garden, FL |
| 2021 | Zane Wring | Spanish River High School | Boca Raton, FL |
| 2020 | Michael Beauchesne | Bay High School | Bay Village, OH |
LIFETIME AWARDS
WOMEN'S OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
A candidate must display character, integrity and dignity, while contributing mightily to the growth, success and viability of college basketball. The nominee must have been a college official for 20 years and been a game official in conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament.
Year Name 2025 Rachelle Jones (posthumously) 2024 Bonita Spence 2023 Mark Zentz 2022 Ron Dressander 2021 Dana Senders 2020 Felicia Grinter 2019 Barbara Jo Smith 2018 Denise Brooks 2017 Al Link 2016 Phyllis Deveney 2015 Dock Sisk 2014 Kaye Garms 2013 Marcy Weston 2012 Doug Cloud 2011 Mary Day 2010 Denny Mayer 2009 Nan Sisk 2008 Tommy Salerno 2007 Tina Napier 2006 Joe Cunningham 2005 Wesley Dean 2004 Melissa Barlow 2003 Yvette McKinney 2002 Lisa Mattingly 2001 Scott Yarbrough 2000 Dennis DeMayo 1999 Violet Palmer 1998 Bob Trammell 1997 Dee Kantner 1996 John Morningstar 1995 Darlene May 1994 Larry Sheppard 1993 Arthur Bomengen 1992 Sue Kennedy 1991 Sally Bell 1990 Bill Stokes 1989 June Courteau 1988 Patty Broderick
MEN'S OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
A candidate must display character, integrity and dignity, while contributing mightily to the growth, success and viability of college basketball. The nominee must have been a college official for 20 years and been a game official in conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament.
Year Name 2025 Bryan Kersey 2024 Reggie Cofer 2023 Michael Stephens 2022 Dale Kelley 2021 Hank Nichols 2020 Mike Eades 2019 Bobby Dibler 2018 Jim "Boomer" Bain 2017 John Higgins 2016 Dick Cartmell 2015 Mike Sanzere 2014 Randy McCall 2013 Tom Eades 2012 Tom O'Neill 2011 Ed Corbett 2010 Anthony Greene 2009 Mike Kitts 2008 Scott Thornley 2007 John Cahill 2006 Steve Welmer 2005 Ted Valentine 2004 Bob Donato 2003 Mike Wood 2002 Larry Rose 2001 Ted Hillary 2000 Gerald Boudreaux 1999 Andre Pattillo 1998 Frank Scagliotta 1997 Tommy Lopes 1996 Dick Paparo 1995 Leonard Wirtz 1994 Tim Higgins 1993 James Burr 1992 Ed Hightower 1991 Don Rutledge 1990 Mickey Crowley 1989 John Clougherty 1988 Joe Forte
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
The Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women’s Basketball Award is presented annually to an individual whose extraordinary efforts have made contributions of outstanding significance and have created a long-lasting positive impact on the game of basketball. The award goes to individuals who display character, integrity and dignity and have contributed mightily to the growth, success and viability of college basketball. An individual must have been involved with the sport in a capacity related to coaching, broadcasting, college administration or the news media for over 20 years.
Year Name 2025 Muffett McGraw 2024 C. Vivian Stringer 2023 Chris Plonsky 2022 Beth Bass 2021 Carol Stiff 2019 Carol Callan 2018 Mimi Griffin 2017 Ann Meyers-Drysdale 2016 Andy Landers 2015 Lynnette Woodard 2014 Nancy Lieberman 2013 Pat Summitt 2012 Teresa Edwards 2011 Cheryl Miller 2010 Marsha Sharp 2009 Anne Donovan 2008 Jody Conradt 2007 Kay Yow 2006 Val Ackerman 2005 Leon Barmore 2004 Sonja Hogg 2003 Betty Jaynes 2002 Billie Moore 2001 Cathy Rush 2000 Harley Redin 1993 Margaret Wade
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO MEN'S BASKETBALL
The Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Men’s Basketball Award is presented annually to an individual whose extraordinary efforts have made contributions of outstanding significance and have created a long-lasting positive impact on the game of basketball. The award goes to individuals who display character, integrity and dignity and have contributed mightily to the growth, success and viability of college basketball. An individual must have been involved with the sport in a capacity related to coaching, broadcasting, college administration or the news media for over 20 years.
Year Name 2025 Mike Krzyzewski 2024 Bill Walton 2023 Roy Williams 2022 Jim Nantz 2021 Tom Jernstedt 2019 Verne Lundquist 2018 Lou Carnesecca 2017 Gary Williams 2016 Denny Crum 2015 Bill Raftery 2014 Bobby Cremins 2013 Lute Olson 2012 Don Meyer 2011 Dick Enberg 2010 John Thompson Jr. 2009 Billy Packer 2008 Dick Vitale 2007 Bob Knight 2006 Jerry Colangelo 2005 Everett Case 2004 George Killian 2003 Charles "Lefty" Driesell 2002 Don Haskins 2001 Tex Winter 2000 Bill Wall 1999 C.M. Newton 1998 Dean Smith 1997 Phog Allen (in memory) 1996 Boris Stankovic 1995 Victor Bubas 1994 Claire Bee (in memory) 1993 Dave Gavitt 1992 John McLendon 1991 Clarence "Big House" Gaines 1990 Frank McGuire 1989 Nat Holman 1988 Red Auerbach 1987 Pete Newell 1986 Adolph Rupp (in memory) 1985 Hank Iba 1984 Ray Meyer 1983 John Wooden 1982 Curt Gowdy