Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aaliyah Edwards

How Aaliyah Edwards built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Aaliyah Edwards is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. A standout player in college basketball at UConn, she was drafted sixth overall in the 2024 WNBA draft. Edwards also represents Canada on the international stage, having played for the Canadian national team since 2018.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Won Silver Medal

In 2017, Aaliyah Edwards made her international debut with the Canadian junior national team at the FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship, where she won a silver medal.

2018: Joined U17 FIBA World Cup team

In 2018, Aaliyah Edwards joined the national team for the U17 FIBA World Cup. She was the youngest player on the team.

2018: Played for the Canadian national team

In 2018, Aaliyah Edwards started playing for the Canadian national team.

2019: Joined U19 FIBA World Cup team

In 2019, Aaliyah Edwards joined the national team for the U19 FIBA World Cup. She was the youngest player on the team.

2019: Senior National Team Debut

In 2019, at age 16, Aaliyah Edwards made her senior national team debut at an exhibition tournament in Belgium. She also helped Canada secure a silver medal at the 2019 FIBA Women's AmeriCup.

2020: College Basketball at UConn

In 2020, Aaliyah Edwards began playing college basketball for the UConn Huskies.

2020: Americas Pre-Qualifying Tournament Win

In November 2019, Aaliyah Edwards helped Canada win the Americas pre-qualifying tournament for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

July 2021: Named to Team Canada for Tokyo Olympics

In July 2021, Aaliyah Edwards was named to team Canada's roster for the Tokyo Olympics and she was the team's youngest member.

2023: Won Bronze Medal at FIBA Women's AmeriCup

In 2023, Aaliyah Edwards was one of the key players on the team that won bronze medals at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup. She averaged 26.4 minutes, 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game.

April 15, 2024: Drafted by Washington Mystics

On April 15, 2024, Aaliyah Edwards was selected in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft as the sixth pick by the Washington Mystics.

July 2024: Named to Team Canada for 2024 Summer Olympics

In July 2024, Aaliyah Edwards was named to team Canada's roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics. She averaged 3.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 20.8 minutes per game.

October 29, 2024: Announcement of Edwards' participation in Unrivaled league

On October 29, 2024, it was announced that Aaliyah Edwards would appear and play in the inaugural 2025 season of Unrivaled, a women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

2024: UConn's Final Four Appearance

In 2024, Aaliyah Edwards was selected first-team All-Big East and second-team All-America after UConn made the final four of the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament.