Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aaliyah Nye

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 4, 2026

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 and Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. Prior to her professional career, she played college basketball for both the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Alabama Crimson Tide, showcasing her skills at the collegiate level before transitioning to the professional leagues.

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2020: Freshman Year

During the 2020-21 season, Aaliyah Nye, in her freshman year, played in 18 games and started in the final 10. She averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game. She missed five games with a broken toe.

2021: Sophomore Year

During the 2021-22 season, her sophomore year, Aaliyah Nye appeared in 27 games, started 25, and averaged 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. She made 69 three-pointers, ranking ninth in program history for a single season.

January 9, 2022: Tied Illinois record for most three-pointers

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

February 14, 2022: Career-High Score

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

April 2, 2022: Transferred to Alabama

On April 2, 2022, Aaliyah Nye transferred to the University of Alabama.

2023: Junior Year

During the 2022-23 season, Aaliyah Nye's junior year, she played 30 games, started 26, and averaged 9.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. She ranked second in the SEC for three-point percentage, shooting 45.1% on 164 attempts.

February 25, 2024: Career-High Score

On February 25, 2024, Aaliyah Nye scored a then career-high 28 points in a game against Mississippi State.

2024: Graduate Student Year

During the 2024-25 season, as a graduate student, Aaliyah Nye started all 33 games and averaged 15.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Following the season she was named a WBCA Coaches All-America honorable mention.