Basketball NSW is pleased to announce the winners of the Defensive Players’ of the Year awards for 2016 Molten Waratah League.

The Waratah League Defensive Player of the Year awards are determined by votes from the Head Coach and Team Captain of each team in these divisions. Voters were not permitted to vote for members of their own team.

“Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him” – Mike Krzyzewski

Championship Men Defensive Player of the Year

Tom Dawson – Sydney Comets

Championship Women Defensive Player of the Year

Lauren Sparks – Illawarra Hawks

Division 1 Men Defensive Player of the Year

Brett Foster – Bankstown Bruins

Division 1 Women Defensive Player of the Year

Chelsea Noon – Bathurst Goldminers

 

Division 1 Youth Men Defensive Player of the Year

Viliami Foketi – Maitland Mustangs

 

Division 1 Youth Women Defensive Player of the Year

Ella Tofaeono – Penrith Panthers

 

Division 2 Youth Men Defensive Player of the Year

Brandon Bates – St George Saints