WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Rankings 2023-24: Top 5 candidates ft. Napheesa Collier (Week 4)

Week 4 of the 2024 WNBA season is done and the races for individual awards are on in full force. Offensive players are having notable seasons, but when they see certain opponents, things get more complicated.

Defensive players are having a fierce race this campaign, and the competition for the Defensive Player of the Year sees changes every week.

With that said, it's time to check the five best candidates to win this award in the 2024 WNBA season.

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WNBA DPOY Power Rankings 2024 after Week 3

#5 Cameron Brink, LA Sparks

Cameron Brink returns to this list after a one-week absence. The LA Sparks young star has established herself as a notable shot-blocker after the first 11 games of her professional career. The 22-year-old averages 2.8 blocks per game and 1.0 steals per outing, enough to rank fifth on this list.

#4 Elizabeth Williams, Chicago Sky

Elizabeth Williams lost two positions on this list compared to last week. The Chicago Sky veteran is averaging 1.7 bpg and 1.7 spg from nine games played. Williams and her team's level of performance took a dip this week, resulting in the No. 4 spot on this list for the center/forward.

#3 Ezi Magbegor, Seattle Storm

Ezi Magbegor's stock is going up after a notable Week 3 with the Seattle Storm. The 24-year-old forward/center is averaging 3.0 bpg (tied for the most in the league) and 1.5 spg, boasting a .241 Defensive Win Shares in 11 games played this season.

If she keeps improving her level, the top two players on the list will have serious competition.

#2 A'ja Wilson, LV Aces

A'ja Wilson continues her impressive season for the LV Aces, taking the No. 2 spot on the list. The two-time WNBA MVP keeps getting better by the day, confirming she's one of the best two-way players in the league.

After Week 3, Wilson averages 3.0 bpg and 1.9 spg, which gives her the edge over Ezi Magbegor. She's also boasting a 98.0 defensive rating and a .119 DWS.

#1 Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx

The No. 1 spot on the list remains untouched, as Napheesa Collier sits at the top for the fourth straight week. The Minnesota Lynx ranks first in the Western Conference and third in the entire WNBA thanks to their notable defense, led by Napheesa Collier.

The three-time All-Star is posting 2.2 spg and 1.5 bpg while boasting a .243 DWS and an 89.5 DEF RTG.