Dan Zaksheske is an American sports reporter for OutKick. He covers sports news and commentary, and his work also appears on Fox News.
Case
Reese won with 46 of 74 votes. Voters defend her impact on Atlanta's defense. Others favor Williams, question the margin or argue for a shared award with Wilson.
Role at the time: OutKick sports reporter writing an opinion column
Response to this claim
Angel Reese deserved the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
“the best defender in the WNBA as far as I'm concerned”
Zaksheske criticizes Reese's selection and its margin. His claim about media motives is his allegation.
Statement dates: October 1, 2026
