| Awarded for | The most outstanding male and female basketball player |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Atlanta Tipoff Club |
| History | |
| First award | 1969 |
| Most recent | Men: Zach Edey, Purdue Women: Caitlin Clark, Iowa |
| Website | naismithtrophy |
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.