Adolph Rupp Trophy Winners Winners

| Season | Player | School | Position_ | Class_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | Ralph Sampson Category:Articles with hCards | Virginia | Center | Sophomore |
| 1981–82 | Ralph Sampson Category:Articles with hCards (2) | Virginia | Center | Junior |
| 1982–83 | Ralph Sampson Category:Articles with hCards (3) | Virginia | Center | Senior |
| 1983–84 | Michael Jordan Category:Articles with hCards | North Carolina | Shooting guard | Junior |
| 1984–85 | Patrick Ewing Category:Articles with hCards | Georgetown | Center | Senior |
| 1985–86 | Walter Berry Category:Articles with hCards | St. John`s | Power forward | Senior |
| 1986–87 | David Robinson Category:Articles with hCards | Navy | Center | Senior |
| 1987–88 | Hersey Hawkins Category:Articles with hCards | Bradley | Shooting guard | Senior |
| 1988–89 | Sean Elliott Category:Articles with hCards | Arizona | Small forward | Senior |
| 1989–90 | Lionel Simmons Category:Articles with hCards | La Salle | Small forward | Senior |
| 1990–91 | Shaquille O`Neal Category:Articles with hCards | LSU | Center | Sophomore |