DeMita chooses Reese on her hypothetical ballot
Rachel DeMitaSports host presenting a hypothetical awards ballot
DeMita favors Reese, citing her defense across different matchups and rebounding.
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Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“And so that's why I have her as my defensive player of the year.”
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Did Angel Reese deserve the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award?
The WNBA named Angel Reese its 2026 Defensive Player of the Year on October 1. She received 46 of 74 votes, ahead of Gabby Williams with 20 and A'ja Wilson with four. Voters defend Reese's impact on Atlanta's defense. Sue Bird and Lindsay Gibbs favor Williams while calling Reese deserving. Dan Zaksheske criticizes the result, and Andrew Jerell Jones argues for a shared Reese and Wilson award.
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DeMita presents a hypothetical ballot, not an official league vote. She chooses Reese and places Wilson and Williams behind her.
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DeMita says she is explaining how she would vote if she had a ballot.
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She places Wilson second and Williams third in her DPOY discussion.
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Why this label?
DeMita explicitly endorses Reese. Her choice is commentary, not an official league ballot.
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- Angel Reese, WNBA, Gabby Williams, A'ja Wilson
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Read the full caseZaksheske favors Wilson and criticizes Reese's voting margin
“the best defender in the WNBA as far as I'm concerned”Read statement
Jones calls for a shared Reese and Wilson award
“it should have been at least a #WNBA Co-DPOY for A’Ja Wilson and Angel Reese.”Read statement
Falkenheim explains his Reese vote
“I voted for Angel Reese for Defensive Player of the Year.”Read statement
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The Dispute Index. "DeMita chooses Reese on her hypothetical ballot". First published: 2026-10-02. Last updated: 2026-10-02. https://disputeindex.com/events/4449-demita-favors-reese-citing-her-defense-across-different