Draymond Green is pushing to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award because he knows it's his last shot at being a ...

With Victor Wembanyama ineligible, the DPOY competition may come down to history vs. stats vs. who actually deserves it.

His playing style exemplifies how defense can surpass traditional scoring metrics. With an almost impenetrable defensive presence, Draymond consistently disrupts opposing offenses, transforming him ...

For the third straight season, Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of four finalists for the Naismith Trophy Men's ...

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, right, drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) ...

Jamal Shead of the Houston Cougars won the award in the 2023-24 season. The Naismith College Defensive Player of the Year Trophy is awarded to the best defensive player in college basketball each ...

We have new front-runners for a couple of individual races, though things could change over the season's final week.

A player doesn’t need to reach that 65-game mark in order to be eligible for Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, or All-Rookie teams, but it’s a necessary requirement for most of the marquee ...

Notre Dame sophomore guard Hannah Hidalgo has been named one of four finalists for the Naismith Player of the Year trophy and the Defensive Player of the Year award. Notre Dame sophomore guard ...

Who are the favorites to come away with the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024-25? Below, we provide the odds for the top contenders, including Draymond Green. Learn more about the NBA on ...

Hutchinson led the NFL in sacks at the time of his injury, so the 24-year-old will ... Since this award was first given out in 1974, seven defensive players have claimed this award more than ...

Who is the Fort Worth-area boys basketball Player of the Year? See more individual award winners from the Fort area, ...