The 2021 Naismith Trophy Women’s Player of the Year Semifinalists
The semifinalists for the 2021 Naismith Trophy for Women’s Player of the Year include 11 players. Four finalists will be named on March 19, 2021. The winner will be announced on April 3, 2021.
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | CLASS | POSITION | SCHOOL | CONFERENCE |
| Aliyah | Boston | So. | F | South Carolina | SEC |
| Paige | Bueckers | Fr. | G | UConn | BIG EAST |
| Caitlin | Clark | Fr. | G | Iowa | Big Ten |
| Charli | Collier | Jr. | F/C | Texas | Big 12 |
| Elissa | Cunane | Jr. | C | NC State | ACC |
| Dana | Evans | Sr. | G | Louisville | ACC |
| Naz | Hillmon | Jr. | F | Michigan | Big Ten |
| Rhyne | Howard | Jr. | G | Kentucky | SEC |
| Aari | McDonald | Sr. | G | Arizona | Pac-12 |
| Michaela | Onyenwere | Sr. | F | UCLA | Pac-12 |
| NaLyssa | Smith | Jr. | F | Baylor | Big 12 |
