The first 5 candidates after the week 1 feet Napheesa Collier


It Wnba The defensive player of the year is underway after the league finished the first week. Although most teams have played only two games, some players have already highlighted defensively. The offense is usually highlighted in the league, but defensive aces are so important to all teams.

Naphesesa Collier seems to defend the trophy of the WNBA defensive player in 2024, but others are interested in deriving. Collier, who finished the A'Ja Wilson runner -up for the MVP prize, could look for a double double.

2025 Power Power Power Rank of the WNBA Year after week 1

#5. Kiki Iriafen

It Washington Mysticles They are 2-0 after starting last season 0-12. Kiki Iriafen turned his head with his offense, with an average of 15.5 points per game. The Rookie, however, has probably been the best defender of the team.

Iriafen Promèda 9.0 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game. He has shown during the last two games that he can handle the paint and chase the guards on the perimeter. The old USC star reaches the number 5 of the first WNBA defensive player of the year.

#4. Natasha cloud

Natasha Cloud debuted for the New York Liberty Saturday to help the defending camps to beat the Las Vegas Aes 92-78. Cloud had 22 points, new assists and scored key baskets at the end of the fourth when the Aes approached.

However, Cloud's best effort could have been in the defensive end where he contributed six rebounds, three robberies and two blocks. He helped Hound Jewell Loyd five points behind the shot by 2 by 10, including 1 for 6 from Deep.

The cloud will be difficult to evict the first 5 places of the WNBA Defense of the Year Race if it holds this type of impact.

#3. Naphesesa collier

The offense has been Minnesota Lynx's call card to start the season, leading the WNBA in an offensive rating. However, the winner of the WNBA defensive player of the WNBA has shown that he intends to maintain the title.

Naphesesa collier It has an average of 28.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 robberies and 0.5 blocks per game. The path to the DPoy trophy will probably pass.

# 2. Tribute Toys

The Seattle Storm is third in the WNBA in a defensive classification behind the impressive Nneka Ogwumike play at this end. After two games, he has an 88.0 DRTG, the best of his team for a wide range. What is most impressive about his work is the role he has to play in offense, making it one of the best two-way players at the beginning of the season.

Ogwumike has an average of 17.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.0 robberies and 1.5 assists per game. She deserves her place in the WNBA defensive ranking.

#1. Aliyah boston

In 93-58 of the Indiana Fever, in 93-58, the Chicago Sky pushed the Aliyah Boston team at the top of the WNBA defensive qualification. Boston finished this game with 19 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.

In a more impressive way, he had no trouble taking Angel Reese or Kamilla Cardoso, Chicago's first line. Boston takes the Pole Position in the first WNBA defensive race of the year.