The Basketball Champions League Defensive Player of the Year is an annual award given to the top defensive player of each season's edition of the Basketball Champions League (BCL), which is the premier professional basketball competition organized by FIBA Europe. The award was officially introduced prior to the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.
Winners
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Alberto Díaz | PG |  Spain | Unicaja | [1] |
| 2023–24 | Howard Sant-Roos | SF |  Cuba | UCAM Murcia | [2] |
| 2024–25 | Alberto Díaz (2) | PG | Spain | Unicaja | [3] |
| 2025–26 | Kendrick Perry | PG |  United States /  Montenegro | Unicaja | [4] |
Awards by player
| Rank | Player | Total | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Díaz | 2 | 2023, 2025 |
| 2 | Howard Sant-Roos | 1 | 2024 |
 Kendrick Perry | 1 | 2026 |
Awards by club
| Rank | Club | Total | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unicaja Málaga | 3 | 2023, 2025, 2026 |
| 2 | UCAM Murcia | 1 | 2024 |
See also
- Basketball Champions League Awards
- Basketball Champions League MVP
- Basketball Champions League Final Four MVP
- Basketball Champions League Best Young Player
- Basketball Champions League Star Lineup
References
- "Todorovic and Diaz headline Season Seven award winners". Basketball Champions League. May 13, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- "MVP Marcelinho Huertas headlines BCL Season Eight award winners". Basketball Champions League. April 27, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- "Alberto Diaz claims Defensive Player of the Year honors". Basketball Champions League. May 3, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- "MVP Bartley headlines Season X award winners; Team of the Decade announced". Basketball Champions League. May 2, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026.