Naismith College Defensive Player of the Year award

JuJu Watkins blocks the shot of Indiana's Yarden Garzen in a game during the Big Ten tournament.

JuJu Watkins’ defense makes USC so hard to beat 

By Cameron Ruby / March 14, 2025

Watkins: ‘Anything I can do to contribute I’m going to do’

Fifteen players to watch for the Naismith Women’s Defensive Award

By Sydney Olmstead / January 27, 2021

Among the list are block leader Natasha Mack and steal leader Chasity Patterson