Defensive Player of the Year

The Defensive Player of the Year (DPoY) is an end-of-season award was created in 1985 and goes to the player who has demonstrated the greatest defensive contribution to his or her team during the season. All active players not serving any league disciplinary actions are eligible for this award.

Award Recipients

(note: many years are missing)

• 1988: William Butenschen
• 1989: William Butenschen
• 1993: William Butenschen
• 1994: William Butenschen
• 2009: Doral
• 2010: Doral
• 2011: Saul Tortuga
• 2012: Doral
• 2013: Justin Destrier
• 2014: Dirk Von Stryker
• 2015: Daniel Quvianuq
• 2016: Barnaby Jazz
• 2017: Barnaby Jazz
• 2018: Sterling Bengtzing
• 2019: Kevin Malka
• 2020: Daniel Quvianuq
• 2021: Kevin Malka
• 2022: Daniel Quvianuq
• 2023: Kassius Waterson
• 2024: Ash Van Zant
• 2025: Margo Warrior