Elizabeth LaFleur | NCAA.com | March 25, 2021 Naismith Trophy announces finalists for Defensive Player of the Year Award No. 1 South Carolina pulls away from No. 8 Oregon State in the second round Share 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 10 of the best duos to watch out for in the 2021 NCAA women's basketball tournament Programs with the most Men's College World Series titles Here's a look at the college baseball programs with multiple Men's College World Series titles. READ MORE Here are the college baseball coaches with the most College World Series victories Here's a look at the 12 coaches who have the most wins in the College World Series. READ MORE The 2021 College World Series: By the numbers On Saturday, June 19, a College World Series game will be played for the first time in 723 days. Here are some other numbers of note. READ MORE