The UPSHOT League announced today that Schaquilla Nunn has been named Defensive Player of the Year for the 2026 season.
Nunn, 32, was a dominant force down low for the Crown, leading the UPSHOT League in blocks per game and ranking 10th overall in steals – ahead of all other centers. She also led the league in rebounds per game and pulled down an average of 5.8 defensive rebounds a night.
The Winthrop and University of Tennessee product joined the Crown six games into the season when the team was mired in a 1-5 start. After adding her to the group, Charlotte would go 22-6 the rest of the way – with Nunn finishing second on the team in minutes played per game.