Semifinalists announced for 2019 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Award
The Atlanta Tipoff Club revealed the semifinalists announced for 2019 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Award. The winner will be announced April 6, 2019.
| Kristine | Anigwe | Sr. | C/F | California | Pac-12 |
| 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 |
| Megan | Gustafson | Sr. | F | Iowa | Big Ten |
| Ae’Rianna | Harris | Jr. | F | Purdue | Big Ten |
| Teaira | McCowan | Sr. | C | Mississippi State | SEC |
| Taylor | Murray | Sr. | G | Kentucky | SEC |
| Brianna | Turner | Sr. | F | Notre Dame | ACC |
