Elizabeth LaFleur | NCAA.com | March 23, 2021 Finalists announced for 2021 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award Check out the best moments from Monday's second round Share The Naismith Trophy announced four finalists for the men's Defensive Player of the Year award. Last year's winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award was Kansas' Marcus Garrett. This is the fourth year for the award. This year's winner will be announced April 4. MARCH MADNESS: Complete schedule Below you'll find the list of 2021 finalists: Name Class School Conf. Herbert Jones Sr. Alabama SEC Davion Mitchell Jr. Baylor Big 12 Evan Mobley Fr. USC Pac-12 Neemias Queta Jr. Utah State MWC No. 3 Alabama rallies to defeat Auburn in quadruple overtime No. 3 Alabama rallied to defeat rival Auburn in four overtimes on Saturday night. READ MORE Michigan finally wins 'The Game,' Alabama wins in quadruple overtime and more takeaways from Week 13 Michigan will play in the Big Ten Championship for the first time, Auburn knocked off rival Alabama and more takeaways from Week 13. READ MORE College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Michigan enters top four in Week 14 Here's what we expect the CFP rankings to look like in Week 14 of the 2021 season. READ MORE