Elizabeth LaFleur | NCAA.com | February 25, 2021

2021 semifinalists for Naismith Men's Defensive Player of the Year

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The Naismith Trophy announced 10 Semifinalists for the men's Defensive Player of the Year award.

Last year's winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award, Kansas' Marcus Garrett, returns to the semifinalist list this year.

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Two Baylor players, Davion Mitchell and Mark Vital also made the list.

The list will be narrowed down to 4 finalists on March 12. A winner will be announced April 4.

Below you'll find the full semifinalist list.

Name	Class	POS	School	Conference
Charles Bassey	Jr.	C	Western Kentucky	C-USA
Kihei Clark	Jr.	G	Virginia	ACC
Marcus Garrett	Sr.	G	Kansas	Big 12
Jacob Gilyard	Sr.	G	Richmond	A-10
Herb Jones	Sr.	F/G	Alabama	SEC
Davion Mitchell	Jr.	G	Baylor	Big 12
Evan Mobley	Fr.	F	USC	Pac-12
Yves Pons	Sr.	G/F	Tennessee	SEC
Neemias Queta	Jr.	C	Utah State	Mountain West
Mark Vital	Sr.	F/G	Baylor	Big 12

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