A’ja Wilson Lands 3rd DPOY Award in WNBA 1st Tie

Alanna Smith becomes first Aussie since Lauren Jackson to win WNBA award

Alanna Smith splits the WNBA defensive player of the year award with three-time league MVP A'ja Wilson, marking the first major individual award for an Australian since 2010.

Aces' Wilson, Lynx's Smith share WNBA D-award

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in four seasons. This year, she shares the award with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx.

A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in four seasons.

A’ja Wilson lands 3rd DPOY award in WNBA 1st tie

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Making history is nothing new for Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson. The reigning WNBA MVP is a shoe-in finalist for the 2025 award, which would be her fourth - something no player before her has done.  That announcement is still days away. Thursday, however, the league announced its Defensive Player of the Year winner, and for the first time in league history - it's a tie. Wilson will share the honor with forward Alanna S…

Alanna Smith, A'ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson were named WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year on Thursday.

South Carolina great A'ja Wilson named 2025 WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year

South Carolina legend A'ja Wilson was named 2025 WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year. It's the Las Vegas Aces center's third time winning the award.