2013 Defensive Player of the Year
The 2013 Defensive Player of the Year Award is one of the Awards to be given out for the 2012-2013 season.
This award should go to the player who has demonstrated the greatest defensive contribution to his or her team in the 2012-2013 season. All players are eligible for this award.
Eligible Candidates
- Aaron Murray (Ram, F/C, KCC)
- Admiral May (Maine Coon Cat, G, ALB)
- Adolfa Girau Girau (Otorongo, G/F, LOR)
- Adrian McCormick (Badger, F, TAL)
- Aesop Tecumseh (Northern Pike, G, MON)
- Ain Iannizzi (Cougar, F, BGR)
- Aina La'ia (Lemur, G, WPG)
- Aisha Melbourne (Mink, F/C, LOR)
- Karl Chiklak (Moose, C, SFW)
- Alan Murphy (Kangaroo, F, PIT)
- Allen Sharp (Spotted Hyena, G/F, NWK)
- Alyssia Silverman (Red Vixen, G, SFW)
- Ambrose Slade (Eurasian Lynx, G, HNT)
- Ana Azara (Snow Leopard, G, GAL)
- Niclas Novak (Kit Fox, G, BAL)
- Benny Rivers (Black Bear, F, MON)
- Angelo Dolph (Skunk, G, PLY)
- Annika Jung (Archaeopteryx, G, TEN)
- Anthony Boris (Tasmanian Devil, F, SFW)
- Anthony Rios (Raccoon, G/F, ALB)
- Antonio Garza (Milkweed Locust, C, WPG)
- Antony Rufkin (Fennec Foxtaur, F, WPG)
- Aragon Fisher (Otter, G, TEN)
- Aristotle T. Zechariah (English Mastiff, C, BGR)
- Arturo de la Rosa (Duck, F, DAK)
- Bailey Brisbane (Catahoula Leopard Hound, G, MON)
- Bali Mahi (Peacock, G, BLV)
- Elijah Woodruff (Beaver, F, TEN)
- Alejandro Perez (Ram, G, PLY)
- Lucas Dupre (Red Fox, G, BLV)
- Barú Greene (Rottweiler, F/C, BLV)
- Ridley Madison (North American Beaver, G/F, BAL)
- Bianca Morsy (Cat, G/F, PLY)
- Bill Bent (Armadillo, G, LOR)
- Billie Joe McHat (Raccoon, F, KCC)
- Jimmy Mavis (Mule, F/C, SJT)
- Patrick Suarez's mention
- Blanc Mange (Wolf (White wolf), F, BGR)
- Blythe Nacht (Red Fox [silver phase], G, DAK)
- Bobby Baylor (Polar Bear, F/C, ALK)
- Neil Charlton (Snowy Egret, F, BLV)
- T. Matt Latrans's #4 pick
- Bobby-Rae Brine (Stingray, G, GAL)
- Brad Zimmerman (Hare, G, KCC)
- Brandon Dreyvus (Opossum, F, KCC)
- Brax Trenor (Grey Hare, F, BAL)
- Bruce Bounder (Hare, G, WPG)
- Buck Hopper (Rabbit, G, DAK)
- T. Matt Latrans's #5 pick
- Carl Esteban (Jaguar, G/F, ALK)
- Carlos Syevens-Quiles (Calico Cat, F, TAL)
- Caspian Rhos (Pembroke Welsh Corgi, C, SPO)
- Charles Burgh (Polar Bear, C, KCC)
- Edward Hudson (Coyote, F, TAL)
- Cheeto Wolfote (Wolfote, G, PLY)
- Chester Blackwater (American Alligator, G/F, PIT)
- Charles Neal (Chipmunk, G, SJT)
- Christopher Zwischenberger (Tabby Cat, F, PLY)
- Chrys Brachy (Maned Wolf, C, DAK)
- Clarice Hart (Maine Coon Cat, F, SPO)
- Clyde Everly (Pig, C, KCC)
- Cliff Matthiews (Canadian Lynx, G, ALK)
- Clyde Moerke (Black Footed Ferret, F, EDM)
- Conrad Schaefer (German Shepherd, F, BGR)
- Constantine Jones (Raven, C, ALK)
- Corey Allen (Dog, F, LVG)
- Craig Reinhardt (Black Panther, F/C, LVG)
- Crosby Sutters (Genet, F/C, SAS)
- Crystal Davis (Cheetah, G, PIT)
- D'Angelo MacQuilkin (Lion, G, HNT)
- Daius Aurelias (Lion, F/C, LVG)
- Damien Nathaniel (Hyena, F, ALB)
- Dan Ira (Armadillo, F/C, PIT)
- Daniel Lincoln (Antelope, F, BGR)
Daniel Quvianuq (Polar Bear, C, DAK)- Dante Blackwood (Cassowary, F, PIT)
- Daphne Milos (Osprey, G, TAL)
- Darius Cole (Alligator, C, PLY)
- Sebastian Spelt (Mongoose, G, KCC)
- Dave New (Cat, F, EDM)
- David Denvir (Cat, C, PLY)
- David Immel (Hawk, G, MON)
- Dayron DeBose (Dingo, F, SAS)
- Delano Happersburg (Boar, F/C, BGR)
- Dennis !Xabbu (Spotted Giraffe, C, DAK)
- Deshaun Rayban (Labrador Husky, G/F, BAL)
- Desmond Macon (Siberian Tiger, F, WIL)
- Devon Kellendyne (Cacomistle, G, SJT)
- Devon Palma (Ox/Bull, C, SJT)
- Dhyana Kapur (Asian Palm Civet, G, NWK)
- Dirk Von Stryker (German Giant Rabbit, C, WPG)
- Donell Macon (Siberian Tiger, C, SJT)
- Patrick Suarez's #2 pick
- Doral (Gecko, G/F, SPO)
- T. Matt Latrans's #3 pick
- Theodore Dunn (Black Cat, G/F, PIT)
- Doug Bentham (Weasel, G, DAK)
- Doug Day (Golden Retriever, C, PLY)
- Doug Dramson (Wolverine, F, WPG)
- Douglas Smith (Coyote, G, ALB)
- Dudley Clark (Bull, C, WPG)
Dylan Redfield (Red Deer, F, DAK)- Eddie Schlachter (Wolverine, G, MON)
- Eleanor Rigby (Deer, G, WIL)
- Eric Logan (Bull Elephant, C, WIL)
- Erich Haber (Mink, C, LOR)
- Patrick Suarez's mention
- Ericka Layland (White Mare, G/F, WIL)
- Erin Wilcox (Spirit Bear, F/C, LVG)
- Eva Georgietta (Lioness, G, BGR)
- Evan Ashton (Lion, F, BAL)
- Eve Pasillas (American Crocodile, F/C, BAL)
- Ezra Rosenbaum (Lioness, G, GAL)
- Fenruss Brylee (Black Wolf, F/C, DAK)
- Fernando Cevallos (Anteater, C, ALK)
- Forrest Stanley (Wolf, F/C, BAL)
- Frans Richter (Grey Wolf, G, PLY)
- Fritz Jansen (Paint Horse, G, BLV)
- Gary Ridge (Otter, G/F, ALB)
- Gary Wells (Turtle, G, GAL)
- Georgette Hawyer (Fennec Fox, G, GAL)
- Gerald Puck (Coyote, G, HNT)
- Gerry Cross (Mink, F/C, GAL)
- Rick Wick (Lizard, G, SPO)
- Sebastian Grey (Jaguarundi, G/F, BLV)
- Gloria Johnson (Red Fox, G, BAL)
- Godfrey Zindendel (Goat, F, SFW)
- Azizi Salah (Hippopotamus, C, MON)
- Gordon Reilly (Moose, F/C, BGR)
- Griff Rasputin (Kodiak Bear, C, TEN)
- Hasim Abdul-Wahad (Giraffe, F/C, LOR)
- Hassan Kamal (Camel, C/F, HNT)
- T. Matt Latrans's mention
- Helga Robertson (Chicken, G, PIT)
- Holly Barker (Boxer Dog, G/F, ALB)
- Howie Fraser (Orangutan, F, ALK)
- Huckens Storrs (Raccoon, F, TEN)
- Ian Histon (Leopard, G, LOR)
- Ione Estrada (Chameleon, G/F, GAL)
- Ivana Tretiak (Polar Bear, F/C, SFW)
- Jack Hinks (Landseer Dog, C, BLV)
- Frank London (Wolf, F/C, KCC)
- Baker Ortiz (Donkey, C, TAL)
- Jack Wayans (Black Labrador, F, DAK)
- Jacob McLee (Gray Wolf, F/G, LOR)
- Jada Minucci (Siberian Husky, G, BAL)
- Jaeger Lewandowski (Mandrill, G, BGR)
- Oliver Vance (Swift Fox, G, TAL)
- Jakob Spitz (Finnish Spitz, G, ALK)
- Petr Sek (Red Fox, G, SPO)
- James Frestrikial (Brown Bear, C, EDM)
- Jamie Velasquez (Seagull, G/F, TEN)
- Jarrod Frola (Cat, F, WIL)
- Jason Gilliam (Wolf, F, TEN)
- Jason Peterson (Spotted Hyena, C, ALB)
- Jasper Witham (Bear, C, BGR)
- Jeff Pellham (Duck, G/F, LOR)
- Jeff Random (Pit Bull, G, TEN)
- Jim McCormick (Badger, G/F, HNT)
- Margo Newsome (Badger, F, KCC)
- Coburn Richardson (Roadrunner, G, BAL)
- Joey Juloni (Leopard, G, SJT)
- Johann Beller (Schnauzer, F, SJT)
- John Smith (Dog [White Labrador Retriever], G, TAL)
- Steven Standard (Stoat, G, HNT)
- Jonathan Sirhan (Lion, G/F, PLY)
- Jorge Gonzalez (Jaguar, C, ALB)
- Joshua Koda (White Tiger, C, SJT)
- Julia Fernández (Kinkajou, G, ALK)
- Julio Onca (Black Panther, F/C, SAS)
- Justin Links (Yorkshire Terrier, G/F, LVG)
- Kamakani Iona (Red Panda, G/F, PIT)
- T. Matt Latrans's mention
- Gunther Klaus (Cougar, F/C, MON)
- Karre Roark (Coyote, G, SAS)
- Kasa Yalenchka (Snow Leopard, G, PLY)
- Kelvin Lennon (Cocker Spaniel, F, SPO)
- Kenta Yamashita (Hedgehog, F/C, LVG)
- Kinny DeMarcus (Hairy Bush Viper, G/F, BLV)
- Klaus Korber (Doberman, G, TAL)
- Kurtis Avaneson (Aardvark, F/C, GAL)
- Rob Jacobs (Jungle Wolf, F, TEN)
- L.V. McDyess (Black Panther, G, BGR)
- Lance Cheval (Stallion, C, SAS)
- Lance Freewell (Clouded Leopard, C, NWK)
- Lance Rex (Komodo Dragon, F/C, KCC)
- Lance Wildfyre (Rabbit, G, ALB)
- Lawrence Scott-Raynor (Mountain Goat, G/F, SFW)
- Leah Barsky (Alaskan Malamute, F, MON)
- Lee Evans (Great Dane, F, NWK)
- Lenny Graham (Wolf, G, BAL)
- Robert Murray (Coydog, F, EDM)
- Leo Brovell (Pitbull, G, SJT)
- Leo Seppala (WolfDog, G, ALK)
- Renard Mackenzie (Fox, F/C, WIL)
- Leonardo De Hugo (Lion, G, LOR)
- Les Moore (Rabbit, G, KCC)
- Li Ho Fook (Red Panda, G, LVG)
- Barry Aldran (Rhinoceros, C, LOR)
- Lilana Kapuur (Sun Bear, F, EDM)
- Sunny Flores (Flamingo, F, BLV)
- Logan Scott (Okapi, G/F, SJT)
- Louise Ellenberger (Brown Swiss Cow, F/C, BLV)
- Loyd Harus (Pinto Horse, F/C, TAL)
- Lucinda Washington (Himalayan Wolf, G, NWK)
- Luukas Hirvonen (Cougar, G, SAS)
- Mae Krapf (Boxer, G, BLV)
- Makena Seymour (Giraffe, F/C, TEN)
- Marco Antonio Formigão (Giant Anteater, G, PIT)
- Marcus Baylor (Polar Bear, G/F, ALK)
- Maryanne Whittman (Spotted Hyena, G, SFW)
- Mark Ferramin (Ferret, C, EDM)
- Marko Sly (Raccoon, F, EDM)
- Marron Gwosdz (Arctic Vixen, G, WIL)
- Mary Wooten (Sheep, F, SPO)
- Mathiyazhagan Balasubramaniam (Malabar Giant Squirrel, F, BAL)
- Maximilian Piers (Pelican, F/C, LOR)
- Merill Providence (Raccoon-taur, G, SPO)
- Maria Rojas (Donkey, F, SFW)
- Michael Honorable (Wolf, F, PLY)
- Michael Porter (Mallard, F/C, SFW)
- Miguel Mendoza (Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, C, NWK)
- Mika Ziggler (Otter, F/C, SPO)
- Mike Lee (Puma, F, WPG)
- Mikhail Lobochevski (Musk Deer, F, WPG)
- Milton Dianna (Mink, F, SAS)
- Danny Cruz (Kangaroo, F, HNT)
- Mitch Ruffcorn (Muskrat, G, PLY)
- Monty Silverthorn (Pine Marten, G, SAS)
- Narkissa Kassius (Ringtail Lemur, G, EDM)
- Nathan Robinson (Sidewinder, F/C, WPG)
- Nathan Spinner (Iguana, F, BLV)
- Patrick Suarez's #5 pick
- Neil LaRocca (Black Cat, C, TAL)
- Neil Warren (Nile Monitor, G, ALK)
- Nektarios Straka (Eurasian Lynx, F, WPG)
- Alvero Diaz (Caiman, G, LVG)
- Nick Nwabudike (Elephant, C, WIL)
- Patrick Suarez's #3 pick
- Nickie Robespierre (Fox, G, SFW)
- Nicky Brown (Cockatoo, F, BGR)
- Nikki Holmes (Tiger, G, HNT)
- Nina Lime (Wolf, G/F, HNT)
- Njau Mbadinuju (Zebra, G/F, DAK)
- Noah Brink (Prevost's Squirrel, G, EDM)
- Nohea Holokai (Orca, C, MON)
- Olya Gala (Siberian Husky, G, BLV)
- Omar Castilla (Snake, C, GAL)
- Omar Pink (Saluki, F, SAS)
- Otto Okkonen (Dragon, F/C, WIL)
- Ozzie Templeton (Cardinal, F/C, EDM)
- Paul Schäfer (German Shepherd, G, SAS)
- Saul Tortuga (Otter, C, TEN)
- Patrick Suarez's mention
- Pete Ducker (Platypus, G, PIT)
- Parker Davids (Cougar, F, SJT)
- Pat Winters (Spotted Skunk, G, KCC)
- Phil Grandon (Mouse, G, PIT)
- Phineas Jackson (Crocodile, F, TAL)
- Pura Doris Quaatsch (Zebra, G, SJT)
- Quentin Ramsey Jr. (Raccoon, F, LOR)
- Quintessa Hartnett (Leopard, C, GAL)
- Quovaedis Broyles (Siamese Cat, F, HNT)
- Ned Pritchard (Bullfrog, G, PIT)
- Patrick Suarez's #4 pick
- T. Matt Latrans's #1 pick
- Randy Osbourne (Giraffe, F/C, PLY)
- Maurice York (Rat, G/F, TAL)
- Redawn Fenwatcher (Red Panda, G, DAK)
- Reggie Coale (Canine [Dalmatian], G, KCC)
- Reginald Mackenzie (Bloodhound, G/F, KCC)
- Remy Belgique (Belgian Tervuren, G/F, TAL)
- Renard Antouille (Boar, F, LOR)
- Riccardo Vega (Maned Wolf, F, NWK)
- Richard Maxwell (Deer, F, SFW)
- Rick Longley (Dingo, G/F, DAK)
- Ricky Beltran (Rabbit, F, GAL)
- Riley Forgets Nothing (Raccoon, G/F, ALB)
- Robert McGlynn (Chameleon, G, NWK)
- Rocky Couture (Lynx, G, EDM)
- Rodger Umaechi (Husky, F, ALB)
- Rolf Sweetser (Cocker Spaniel, G, EDM)
- Ron Williamson (Skunk, F, TEN)
- Rosemary Swinton (Doberman, G, NWK)
- Roxanne Proctor (Fossa, G/F, SAS)
- Rudiger Schoenwaldd (Badger, F, TAL)
- Rudy Pimona (Sea/River Otter Hybrid, C, SAS)
- Ryan Malone (Kangaroo, G, DAK)
- Ryan Thatcher (American Beaver, G/F, TEN)
- Ryota Akanishi (Siberian Tiger, F, GAL)
- Sage Silverspine (Hyena, G/F, EDM)
- Sam Wallace (Groundhog, G, LVG)
- Samantha Anderson (Bunny, G, LVG)
- Sammy Sickstra (Cougar, G/F, NWK)
- Samuel Roberts (Clydesdale, C, BAL)
- Sandy DiTullio (Golden Retriever, G, PLY)
- Sandy Leaf (Sable, F, LVG)
- Sanford Teeson (Raccoon, G, EDM)
- Sarah Lancaster (Cheetah, G, GAL)
- Sasha Ivanovich (Lynx, F, WIL)
- Scott Parsons (Otter, G, MON)
- Scott Paulichek (Fisher, F, ALK)
- Serhan Tevetoğlu (Turkish Angora Cat, F/C, LOR)
- Seria Delgado (White Wolf, F, ALB)
- Ray Rhodes (Gecko, F, MON)
- Shane Rufus (Red Wolf, G, MON)
- Shaun Juno (Gazelle, F, ALK)
- Shawn Berg (Bernese Mountain Dog, C, PIT)
- Sheila Andrews (Grizzly Bear, F/C, NWK)
- Sherman Downward (Porcupine, F/C, KCC)
- Shou Masaru (Shiba Inu, G, LVG)
- Silas Rand (Squirrel, G, WIL)
- Silvia Windcreek (Silver Hare, G, BAL)
- Simon Thal (Aurochs, C, MON)
- Sonja Tinker (Skunk, F/C, WPG)
- Stefan Kiković (Porcupine, C, LVG)
- Patrick Suarez's #1 pick
- T. Matt Latrans's mention
- Stephanie Beck (Deer, G, DAK)
- Ben Bailey (Rooster, F/C, HNT)
- Steven Munt (Warthog, C, BLV)
- Stripes Quinn (Tiger, G, PIT)
- Susan Kruegar (Raccoon, F/C, TAL)
- Sven Ketsoian (European Otter, G, ALB)
- Svenia von Thomassen (Taur Lioness, C, SPO)
- Tatiana Trotsky (Horse, C, PIT)
- Tay McKie (Flea, G, SFW)
- Taylor Chinquapin (Raccoon, F, SJT)
- Telki Holland (Chinchilla, G, HNT)
- Teo Masalia (Black Panther, G, WIL)
- Terrell Vora (Honey Badger, F, DAK)
- Patrick Suarez's mention
- Theodore Sanftner (Prairie Dog, G, SPO)
- Thurl Sparhawk (Bobcat, G/F, TEN)
- Timur Tomilin (Mammoth, C, GAL)
- Tina McCall (Fennec Fox, G, WIL)
- Toby Papanastasopoulos (Skunk, F, SAS)
- Todd Hu (Eastern Dragon, C, HNT)
- Jon Washington (Husky/Fox, F, MON)
- Tony Williams (Gazelle, G/F, NWK)
- Tracy Law (Lioness, C, MON)
- Trevor Crawford (Flying Fox, G/F, GAL)
- Oliver King (Goat, F, HNT)
- Cutler Briar (Porcupine, F, BGR)
- Urayak Monogoyak (Wolverine, F, SJT)
- Valencia Zeraus (Lioness, G, NWK)
- Vera La Tiérra (Red Vixen, G, WIL)
- Victor Chiroptera (Vampire Bat, G/F, LVG)
- Stephan Soro (Red Fox, G, SFW)
- Victoria Ling (Panda, F, EDM)
- Vincent Maraundi (Caracal, G/F, SFW)
- Vishnu Cross (Grey Tuxedo Cat, G, LOR)
- Vladimir Katja (Wolverine, G/F, SPO)
- Wagner Vaughters (Coyote, G, WPG)
- Roofus Rachet (Wallaby, G, BGR)
- Walter Calloway (Sheep, G, SPO)
- Walter Robinson (Hyena, C, ALB)
- Wendy Brown (Saber-toothed Tiger, G, SJT)
- Wescot Yobia (Binturong (Bearcat), F/C, LVG)
- T. Matt Latrans's mention
- Wiley Twaddle (Woodchuck, G, WIL)
- William Handon (Panther, F/C, BGR)
- William Keen (Coyote, G/F, ALK)
- Wilson Kent (Bull, F/C, HNT)
- Wilter Strider (Grey Kangaroo, F, ALK)
- Xau Xian-Xu (Octopus, C, BAL)
- Jackson Nuez (Squirrel, G/F, SPO)
- Yves Carbonneau (Arctic Fox, G/F, WPG)
- Zoie Wilds (African Hunting Dog, G, WPG)
- Patrick Suarez's mention
- T. Matt Latrans's #2 pick