Finnish Basketball Player of the Year
The Finnish Basketball Player of the Year is an annual award that is given to the best basketball player (male or female) with Finnish citizenship. Finnish players that are playing anywhere in the world, qualify for the award. The award is voted on by Finnish sports journalists. The award was first given in 1948. Hanno Möttölä has won the most player of the year awards, with eight.
A female player has been chosen for the award three times. The first female selection was Hilkka Hakola, who won the player of the year award in 1956. Pekka Markkanen and Lauri Markkanen are the only father and son combination to win the award. The most recent player of the year winner is Lauri Markkanen, his third win in a row.
Finnish Players of the Year[]
Raimo Lindholm (on the right) was a six time Player of the Year.
Seppo Kuusela (#13) was a two time Player of the Year.
Hanno Möttölä was an eight time Player of the Year.
Teemu Rannikko was a five time Player of the Year.
Petteri Koponen is a seven time Player of the Year.
Lauri Markkanen first won the award in 2017.
Number of awards won by player[]
| Rank | Player | Awards won | Years Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hanno Möttölä | 8 | 1997–2002, 2004–2005 |
| 2. | Petteri Koponen | 7 | 2008, 2011–2016 |
| 3. | Kari Liimo | 6 | 1963–1965, 1969–1971 |
| 3. | Raimo Lindholm | 6 | 1950–1951, 1953, 1955, 1957–1958 |
| 5. | Teemu Rannikko | 5 | 2003, 2006–2007, 2009–2010 |
| 6. | 4 | 1972, 1974–1976 | |
| 6. | Jorma Pilkevaara | 4 | 1966-1968, 1973 |
| 8. | Lauri Markkanen | 3 | 2017–2019 |
| 8. | Pekka Markkanen | 3 | 1989, 1993, 1996 |
| 8. | 3 | 1988, 1990–1991 | |
| 11. | Kalevi Heinänen | 2 | 1948, 1949 |
| 11. | 2 | 1982, 1984 | |
| 11. | 2 | 1986, 1994 | |
| 11. | Seppo Kuusela | 2 | 1959–1960 |
| 11. | Timo Lampén | 2 | 1961–1962 |
| 11. | 2 | 1979–1980 | |
| 11. | 2 | 1977–1978 | |
| 11. | Timo Suviranta | 2 | 1952, 1954 |
| 18. | 1 | 1992 | |
| 18. | Lea Hakala | 1 | 1981 |
| 18. | 1 | 1956 | |
| 18. | 1 | 1983 | |
| 18. | 1 | 1995 | |
| 18. | 1 | 1985 | |
| 18. | 1 | 1987 |
See also[]
- Finnish Basketball Hall of Fame
- Finnish League MVP
- Finnish League Finals MVP
References[]
- ^ Hanno Möttölä Vuoden koripalloilija (in Finnish).
- ^ Rannikosta vuoden koripalloilija, Liimolle tunnustusta (in Finnish).
- ^ Hanno Möttölästä seitsemännen kerran Vuoden koripalloilija (in Finnish).
- ^ Petteri Koposesta vuoden koripalloilija (in Finnish).
- ^ Petteri Koponen jälleen vuoden koripalloilija (in Finnish).
- ^ Hän on vuoden koripalloilija (in Finnish).
- ^ Petteri Koponen kuudetta kertaa peräkkäin vuoden koripalloilija (in Finnish).
- ^ Lauri Markkasesta ensimmäistä kertaa vuoden koripalloilija (in Finnish).
Categories:
- Basketball in Finland
- European basketball awards