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 2021 NCAA baseball tournament preview: Ruston Regional Here's a preview of the Ruston Regional, which features No. 16 Louisiana Tech. READ MORE Colleges and conferences with the most players drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft The SEC set a record with 65 players selected in the 2021 NFL Draft. READ MORE College basketball transfers and roster winners from Week 2 of the offseason Andy Katz ranks the top 10 winners of the second week of the offseason, based on transfers and NBA Draft decisions. READ MORE