Basketball NSW is pleased to announce the winners of the Defensive Players’ of the Year awards for 2016 Molten Waratah League.
The Waratah League Defensive Player of the Year awards are determined by votes from the Head Coach and Team Captain of each team in these divisions. Voters were not permitted to vote for members of their own team.
“Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him” – Mike Krzyzewski
Championship Men Defensive Player of the Year
Tom Dawson – Sydney Comets
Championship Women Defensive Player of the Year
Lauren Sparks – Illawarra Hawks
Division 1 Men Defensive Player of the Year
Brett Foster – Bankstown Bruins
Division 1 Women Defensive Player of the Year
Chelsea Noon – Bathurst Goldminers
Division 1 Youth Men Defensive Player of the Year
Viliami Foketi – Maitland Mustangs
Division 1 Youth Women Defensive Player of the Year
Ella Tofaeono – Penrith Panthers
Division 2 Youth Men Defensive Player of the Year
Brandon Bates – St George Saints