10 fun ways to fill out your women's NCAA bracket
The four finalists for the 2022 Naismith Trophy Women's Defensive Player of the Year have been announced. The finalists are listed below:
| PLAYER | SCHOOL | YEAR | POSITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Boston | South Carolina | Jr. | F |
| Cameron Brink | Stanford | So. | F |
| Veronica Burton | Northwestern | Sr. | G |
| Lorela Cubaj | Georgia Tech | Sr. | F |
The SEC, Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC all get one representative amongst the finalists. The winner of this season's award will be announced at 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 |
