Women's basketball rankings: LSU rises, Texas enters latest Power 10
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Monday the 10 semifinalists for the 2022 Naismith Women's Defensive Player of the Year. The semifinalists are listed below:
| Player | School | Year | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Boston | South Carolina | Jr. | F |
| Aneesah Morrow | DePaul | Fr. | F |
| Angel Reese | Maryland | So. | F |
| Ayoka Lee | Kansas State | Jr. | C |
| Cameron Brink | Stanford | So. | F |
| Emily Engstler | Louisville | Sr. | F |
| Lorela Cubaj | Georgia Tech | Sr. | F |
| NaLyssa Smith | Baylor | Sr. | F |
| Tamari Key | Tennessee | Jr. | C |
| Veronica Burton | Northwestern | Sr. | G |
There are two players from each of the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC, plus one apiece from the Big East and Pac-12. The winner of this season's award will be announced the weekend of the Final Four.
Here are the past winners of the award:
| Year | Player | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Natasha Mack | Oklahoma State |
| 2020 | DiDi Richards | Baylor |
| 2019 | Kristine Anigwe | California |
| 2018 | Teaira McCowan | Mississippi State |
