UK Players Chosen 12 Times
Note: SEC Coaches have chosen Freshman Player of the Year since 2001.
| Name | Season | Awarding Body (Notes) |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Patterson | 2007-08 | Coaches |
| DeMarcus Cousins | 2009-10 | Coaches |
| John Wall | 2009-10 | AP |
| Terrence Jones | 2010-11 | AP & Coaches |
| Anthony Davis | 2011-12 | AP & Coaches |
| Nerlens Noel | 2012-13 | AP & Coaches |
| Julius Randle | 2013-14 | AP & Coaches |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 2014-15 | AP & Coaches |
| Malik Monk | 2016-17 | AP & Coaches |
| Kevin Knox | 2017-18 | Coaches |
| Keldon Johnson | 2018-19 | Coaches |
| Reed Sheppard | 2023-24 | Coaches |
