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The Naismith Trophy announced four players as finalists for the women's Defensive Player of the Year award.
Last year, Baylor's DiDi Richards took home the award. This year's winner will be announced April 2.
MORE: Finalists for Player of the Year | Coach of the Year
The finalists represent four different conferences.
Below you'll find the list of the full list of 2021 finalists:
| Name | Year | Position | School | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Boston | So. | F | South Carolina | SEC |
| Veronica Burton | Jr. | G | Northwestern | Big Ten |
| Natasha Mack | Sr. | F | Oklahoma State | Big 12 |
| Aari McDonald | Sr. | G | Arizona | Pac-12 |
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