UConn's Whaley, St. John’s Alexander share Big East D-award

St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) puts up a shot on Butler guard Jair Bolden (52), during an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star via AP)

Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) defends against Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) as Seton Hall center Ike Obiagu (21) and Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo (21) watch during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)