the Year Award to the Division I men's basketball player who exemplifies the best character. The National Basketball Association awards an NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. The Women's National Basketball Association awards a WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. Cricket In cricket, awards for the leading international player are the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. Gaelic football In Gaelic football, it may mean Donegal GAA#Player of the Year. Ice hockey In ice hockey, in the United Kingdom the Player of the Year Trophy is awarded by Ice Hockey Journalists UK. Lacrosse In lacrosse, two awards are given with this name, the Major League Lacrosse Offensive player of the Year Award and the Major League Lacrosse Defensive player of the Year Award. Rugby league In rugby league, player of the year awards include the Man of Steel in the Super League and the Dally M Medal in the National Rugby League. See also Athlete of the Year Most Valuable Player Player of the Season (disambiguation) Rookie of the Year (award) Sports trophies and awards