This Friday night (11/08/2023) Basketball Victoria will host the NBL1 South 2023 Awards Night at the State Basketball Centre.
Each night of this week we will be unveiling nominated players, club officials and clubs for each award.
Tonight, we are announcing the Defensive Player of the Year 2023 Nominations.
Each club nominated their best defensive player, and the Club Captains & Coaches voted 3-2-1 with the winner determined by the most votes.
Winners will be announced Friday night from 7:30pm.
Defensive Player of the Year 2023 Men Nominees
- Dane Pineau - Sandringham Sabres
- Demarcus Gatlin - Geelong United Supercats
- Deng Acouth - Knox Raiders
- Nic Pozoglou - Ballarat Miners
- Sam McDaniel - Hobart Chargers
Defensive Player of the Year 2023 Women Nominees
- Agnieszka Skobel - Geelong United Supercats
- Cassidy McLean - Bendigo Braves
- Isabella Brancatisano - Mount Gambier Pioneers
- Nyadiew Puoch - Dandenong Rangers
- Rebeeca Pizzey - Eltham Wildcats