The AC Williamson Award is given to the tournament MVP each year. The award is voted on by the tourney officials based on the following criteria:
Sportsmanlike conduct
Leadership
Ability to perform under pressure
Exemplary actions
Hustle and determination
Eastern Illinois University (2026-present)
University of Illinois (2025-present)
University of Illinois-Chicago (2024 - present)
Western Michigan (2025-present)
Navarro College, Texas (2024 - 2025)
Jacksonville University (2023 - 2024)
Northwest Florida State College (2025-present)
University of Northern Iowa (2023 - 2025)
Roosevelt University, Chicago (2024-2025)
Highland, IL (JUCO) (2022-2024)
Western Illinois University (2021-22)
Iona University (2025-2026)
Colorado State University (2024-2025)
Northern Illinois University (2021-24)
Tulsa University (2020-21)
Chicago Bulls (2024-2025)
Utah Jazz (2023 -24)
Los Angeles Lakers (2019-22)
Drafted 46th Overall in the 2019 NBA Draft
2020 NBA Champion
Iowa State University (2018-19)
Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City (2021-2022)
New Mexico State (2019-2020)
UTEP (2017-2019)
Fresno State (2021)
DePaul University (2017-2020)
Illinois Wesleyan University (2015-2019)
University of Kansas (2015)
Portland Trailblazers (2015-2016)
2nd Overall Pick of the 2014 NBA Draft
Boston Celtics (2021 - 2022)
Sacramento Kings (2019-2020)
Atlanta Hawks (2019-2020)
Chicago Bulls & Washington Wizards (2018-2019)
Milwaukee Bucks (2014-2018)
Duke University (2013-2014)
Joliet Community College - JUCO (2009-2010)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2011-2013)
Southeastern Community College - JUCO (2009-2011)
1st Overall Pick of the 2008 NBA Draft
2011 NBA MVP
NBA Career
Chicago Bulls (2008-2016)
New York Knicks (2016-17, 2021-2023)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017-2018)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2018-2019)
Detroit Pistons (2019-2021)
Memphis Grizzlies (2023 - present)
University of Memphis (2007-2008)
Bradley University (2008-2011)
Vincennes University JUCO (2007-2008)
Iowa State University (2006-2007)
University of Illinois (2005-2009)
Marquette University (2004-2005)
LSU (2006-2008)
University of Wisconsin (2002-2007)
1st Round 2007 NBA Draft Pick
Phoenix Suns (2007-2009)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2009-2010)
University of Illinois (2001-2005)
Utah Jazz (2006)
Ball State University (2002-2004)
Tallahassee CC - JUCO (2000-2001)
Kennedy-King College - JUCO (2001-2002)
DePaul University (2001-2003)
University of Illinois (1999-2002)
2001 Big Ten POY
1st Round 2002 NBA Draft Pick
New York Knicks (2002-2004)
Chicago Bulls (2004-2005)
DePaul University (1998-2001)
2nd Round 2001 NBA Draft Pick
Washington Wizards (2001-2003)
Los Angeles Clippers (2003-2005, 2012)
Milwaukee Bucks (2005-2008)
New Jersey Nets (2008-2010)
San Antonio Spurs (2010)
University of Illinois (1997-2001)
Illinois Central College (D-3) - (1996-1998)
Tarleton State University (1998-2000)Â
University of Wisconsin (1996-1999)
University of Illinois (1993-1998)
University of Notre Dame (1991-1995)
DePaul University (1991-1992)
Louisiana-Monroe (1993-1994)
Atlanta Hawks (1995)
Waubonsee CC - JUCO (1989-1991)
University of Arizona (1988-1989)
Marquette University (1990-1993)
Drake University (1987-1989)
Bradley University (1989-1991)
University of Illinois (1986-1991)
University of Illinois (1987-1989)
Northern Illinois University (1984-1986)
1st Round 1989 NBA Draft Pick
Phoenix Suns (1989-1991)
Boston Celtics (1992)
Golden State Warriors (1992)
Northern Illinois University (1983-1985)
University of Illinois (1982-1986)
3rd Round 1986 NBA Draft Pick
Sacramento Kings (1986)
University of Iowa (1981-1985)
3rd Round 1985 NBA Draft Pick
DePaul University (1981-1983)
Marquette University (1984-1986)
6th Round 1986 NBA Draft Pick
University of Kansas (1979-1980)
Tulsa University (1979-1980)
Ole Miss (1977-1978)
Illinois State University (1976-1978)
Arkansas-Little Rock (1978-1979)
Indiana University (1975-1976)
NCAA Champion
Duke University (1977-1980)
University of Illinois (1974-1978)
6th Round 1978 NBA Draft Pick
Marquette University (1973-1974)