The National Basketball League Rookie of the Year was an annual National Basketball League (NBL) award given between

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rookie A rookie is a person new to an occupation, profession, or hobby. In sports, a ''rookie'' is a professional athlete in their first season (or year). In contrast with a veteran who has experience, a rookie is typically considered needing more tra ...

of the regular season. Traditionally for a player to be considered for Rookie of the Year, they must have been an unrestricted non-import player without previous professional experience. This rule was relaxed in 2020 when American ''Next Star'' LaMelo Ball was named Rookie of the Year. The award was discontinued in 2023 following the introduction of the Next Generation Award.

Winners

References

External links

NBL Rookie of the Year
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