John R. Wooden Award Player of the Year Award winners Men

| Season | Player | School | Position_ | Class_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | Kevin Durant Category:Articles with hCards | Texas | Small forward | Freshman |
| 2007–08 | Tyler Hansbrough Category:Articles with hCards | North Carolina | Power forward | Junior |
| 2008–09 | Blake Griffin Category:Articles with hCards | Oklahoma | Power forward | Sophomore |
| 2009–10 | Evan Turner Category:Articles with hCards | Ohio State | Small forward | Junior |
| 2010–11 | Jimmer Fredette Category:Articles with hCards | BYU | Point guard | Senior |
| 2011–12 | Anthony Davis Category:Articles with hCards | Kentucky | Center | Freshman |
| 2012–13 | Trey Burke Category:Articles with hCards | Michigan | Point guard | Sophomore |