Oklahoma State star Natasha Mack added to her growing treasure trove of trophies this week, garnering national recognition as the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year.
Mack, the catalyst to the Cowgirls defense this season, has already been recognized as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and a unanimous selection to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team and first-team all-league. She’s also a finalist for the Katrina McClain Award, given annually to the nation’s top power forward.
“I am honored to be named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year! It means a lot to me to see the amount of blood, sweat and tears I put into this game being rewarded,” Mack said.