Award season is underway in the WNBA, and, in a first for the league, Alanna Smith and A'ja Wilson were named co-Defensive Players of the Year. While Smith earned the honor for the first time, Wilson is now a three-time DPOY, putting her in an elite group with Sheryl Swoopes, Sylvia Fowlees and Tamika Catchings. Wilson is also one of the five finalists for MVP that the league announced on Friday. The league's top individual honor will be revealed on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Other award winners thus far include Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers , Most Improved Player Veronica Burton and Coach of the Year Natalie Nakase. Still to come is MVP as well as All-WNBA and All-Defensive teams. Here is the schedule for future award announcements:

Sept. 20: Sixth Player of the Year

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