Angel Reese's DPOY gets Barbie-themed salute

She got her own doll in July

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

DPOY BARBIE 🎀🏆 New hardware looks good on Angel Reese. #KIADPOY | #WNBASeason30 https://t.co/voVGsbWPcX Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Angel Reese's new Defensive Player of the Year hardware got a Barbie-themed spotlight Thursday. The nod followed her selection as the 2026 Kia Defensive Player of the Year.

Why it matters: The moment adds another layer to her Barbie tie-in from July. It also extends Reese's postseason spotlight beyond the trophy itself and into the league's broader promotional push.

By the numbers: Reese entered the postseason after averaging 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds. The league also recently noted she became the first player in WNBA history to reach 500 rebounds in a single season.

What to watch: The next measure is how much further Reese can carry the award momentum once postseason play resumes. More on-court hardware talk will follow if the playoff run keeps going.

Sources

@WNBA 2026-10-01T19:19:18.347029+00:00

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