Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aaliyah Nye

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

Aaliyah Nye is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. Prior to her professional career, she honed her skills playing college basketball at both the University of Illinois and the University of Alabama. Her journey through collegiate athletics prepared her for the demands of professional basketball, culminating in her spot on the Aces' roster.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2020: Freshman Year

In 2020, during her freshman year, Aaliyah Nye appeared in 18 games and started in 10. She averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game and missed five games with a broken toe in 2020.

2020: High School Achievements

In 2020, during her senior year at East Lansing High School, Aaliyah Nye averaged 16.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, finishing her high school career with 1,370 points. She was the runner-up for Michigan Miss Basketball and the Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year in 2020.

2021: Sophomore Season at Illinois

In 2021, Aaliyah Nye appeared in 27 games, with 25 starts. She averaged 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.

January 9, 2022: Tying Illinois Record

On January 9, 2022, Aaliyah Nye scored a game-high 21 points against Wisconsin, making seven three-pointers, which tied the Illinois record for the most three-pointers in a Big Ten Conference game.

February 14, 2022: Career-High Points Against Ohio State

On February 14, 2022, Aaliyah Nye scored a then career-high 25 points in a game against Ohio State.

April 2, 2022: Transfer to Alabama

On April 2, 2022, Aaliyah Nye transferred to Alabama to continue her college basketball career.

2023: Junior Year at Alabama

In 2023, Aaliyah Nye appeared in 30 games with 26 starts during her junior year at Alabama, averaging 9.3 points per game. She finished the season ranked second in the SEC for three-point percentage.

February 25, 2024: Career-High 28 Points

On February 25, 2024, Aaliyah Nye scored a then career-high 28 points in a game against Mississippi State. She also set a single-season program record of 108 three-pointers during the 2023-2024 season.

2024: Senior Year Performance

During the 2024-2025 season, Aaliyah Nye started all 33 games, averaging 15.2 points per game.

January 12, 2025: Career-High 32 Points Against Ole Miss

On January 12, 2025, Aaliyah Nye scored a career-high 32 points in a game against Ole Miss.

February 9, 2025: Alabama Single-Game Record

On February 9, 2025, Aaliyah Nye set the Alabama single-game record with nine three-pointers made in a game against Florida. During this season she set a single-season program record of 111 three-pointers, surpassing her record from the previous year.

April 14, 2025: Drafted by Las Vegas Aces

On April 14, 2025, Aaliyah Nye was drafted in the second round, 13th overall, by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2025 WNBA draft. She was present to support her teammate Sarah Ashlee Barker, who was also drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks.

May 2, 2025: Professional Debut

On May 2, 2025, Aaliyah Nye made her professional debut in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings, scoring 17 points in 23 minutes and making the Aces roster to start the 2025 season.