# Angel Reese Wins WNBA Defensive Player of Year

> Angel Reese dethrones A’ja Wilson as WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year.
- Title: Angel Reese Wins WNBA Defensive Player of Year · The Banner
- Summary: Angel Reese dethrones A’ja Wilson as WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year. Angel Reese becomes the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/angel-reese-wnba-defensive-player-of-the-year-G6KVSNPWS5GI3OE4MAAXB6GF6I
- Author: Associated Press
- Published: 2026-09-27T19:09:25.81+00:00
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- Topics: angel reese, a’ja wilson, wnba, defensive player of the year, reese, wilson, ap, all-wnba, atlanta dream, chicago sky, rebounds, steals
## Angel Reese named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Angel Reese dethroned A’ja Wilson as the Associated Press WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Sunday.
## Reese leads WNBA in rebounds and steals
Reese topped the league in rebounds for the third consecutive season and was third in steals.
## Wilson wins AP Player of the Year
A’ja Wilson won the AP’s WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight year.
## Wilson’s voting success
Wilson received 15 of the 17 first-place votes from a national media panel.
## Reese joins All-WNBA second team
Reese was named All-WNBA second team along with teammate Rhyne Howard.
## Reese acquired by Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream acquired Reese from the Chicago Sky in April for a pair of first-round draft picks.
## Key takeaway

Angel Reese becomes the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league in rebounds and steals, dethroning A’ja Wilson who won the award three times in a row.