NBL Next Generation Award

The National Basketball League Next Generation Award is an annual National Basketball League (NBL) award given since the 2022โ€“23 NBL season to the best player under the age of 25. As of the 2023โ€“24 season, the head coach, assistant coach and captain of each team vote for the Next Generation Award.

In January 2023, the NBL announced the introduction of the Next Generation Award as a replacement award for Rookie of the Year. All players under the age of 25 at the conclusion of each season are eligible to win the Next Generation Award.