| Awarded for | the most outstanding freshman male college basketball player |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | NABC Adidas |
| History | |
| First award | 2017 |
| Most recent | Reed Sheppard, Kentucky |
| Website | Official website |
The NABC Freshman of the Year is an annual college basketball award presented by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and sponsored by Adidas to the most outstanding freshman player in the United States. The award was first given following the 2016–17 season.