Angel Reese receives Defensive Player of the Year award from her mother
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream won the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Her mother surprised her with the presentation during a team gathering on October 1. Reese became emotional as she received the trophy, expressing gratitude for her team and support. She averaged 16.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, and set multiple records this season, including total rebounds and double-doubles.
- •Angel Reese breaks down in tears during the award presentation.
- •She averaged a double-double this season, with career-high stats.
- •Reese led the league in total rebounds and offensive rebounds.
- •She received 46 out of 74 votes for the award.
- •Reese set WNBA records with 521 total rebounds and 32 double-doubles.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Angel Reese breaks down after receiving DPOY award from her mom
"Watch Angel Reese break down in happy tears as her mom presents the Atlanta Dream star with her first Defensive Player of the Year award.
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