Elizabeth LaFleur | NCAA.com | March 25, 2021

Naismith Trophy announces finalists for Defensive Player of the Year Award

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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.

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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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