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 22 way-too-early men's college basketball predictions for 2021-22 season Here are 22 predictions for the 2021-22 men's college basketball season. READ MORE College softball: Smith’s homer and walk-off hit steers Kentucky past Alabama No. 7 Kentucky outlasts No. 3 Alabama in college softball on Monday. READ MORE 1 fun-to-watch player from every Sweet 16 team, ranked Before the 2021 NCAA tournament continues, NCAA.com correspondent Andy Katz ranked his favorite players on each team from this year's Sweet 16 field during the March 23 episode of the March Madness 365 podcast. READ MORE