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Taylor Tabbed Semifinalist for Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year

DURHAM — Duke women's basketball senior Celeste Taylor was tabbed as one of 10 semifinalists for the 2023 Naismith Women's Defensive Player of the Year award, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Monday afternoon.

In addition to Taylor, the list features Brea Beal (South Carolina), Aliyah Boston (South Carolina), Cameron Brink (Stanford), Brooke Flowers (St. Louis), Taiyanna Jackson (Kansas), Elizabeth Kitley (Virginia Tech), Rayah Marshall (USC), Aneesah Morrow (DePaul) and Angel Reese (LSU). The four finalists will be announced on March 13, with the winner revealed on March 29 in Dallas during the Naismith Awards press conference.