Midseason watch list for the Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Award released
The Atlanta Tipoff Club released the midseason list of players to watch for the Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Award. Players not on the Midseason Watch List are still eligible to be selected as award semifinalists, which will be announced in February.
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | YEAR | POSITION | SCHOOL | CONFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine | Anigwe | Sr. | C/F | California | Pac-12 |
| Shakira | Austin | Fr. | F | Maryland | Big Ten |
| Chastadie | Barrs | Sr. | G | Lamar | Southland |
| Kenisha | Bell | Sr. | G | Minnesota | Big Ten |
| Kalani | Brown | Sr. | C | Baylor | Big 12 |
| Lauren | Cox | Jr. | F | Baylor | Big 12 |
| Channon | Fluker | Sr. | C | CSUN | Big West |
| Megan | Gustafson | Sr. | F | Iowa | Big Ten |
| Ae’Rianna | Harris | Jr. | F | Purdue | Big Ten |
| Anriel | Howard | Sr. | F | Mississippi State | SEC |
| Regan | Magarity | Sr. | F | Virginia Tech | ACC |
| Teaira | McCowan | Sr. | C | Mississippi State | SEC |
| Taylor | Murray | Sr. | G | Kentucky | SEC |
| Caliya | Robinson | Sr. | F | Georgia | SEC |
| Brianna | Turner | Sr. | F | Notre Dame | ACC |
