James Naismith in 1891
UPI College Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1955.
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The Summit League Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1983.
Metro Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1977.
Conference USA Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1996.
Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1952.
Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1905.
Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1983.
Horizon League Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1980.
Patriot League Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1991.
Ivy League Men's Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1975.
Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year was created in 1961.