Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aliyah Boston

Discover the career path of Aliyah Boston, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Aliyah Boston is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA and the Phantom of Unrivaled. Excelling as a power forward and center, she was unanimously named the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year and also earned the AP Rookie of the Year award, highlighting her immediate impact in the league. Prior to her professional career, Boston showcased her talents at the University of South Carolina, solidifying her reputation as a top prospect.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

November 5, 2019: First Triple-Double at South Carolina

On November 5, 2019, in her debut game at the University of South Carolina, Aliyah Boston recorded the first triple-double by a freshman in program history against Alabama State, also tying a school record with 10 blocks.

2019: Committed to South Carolina Gamecocks

In 2019, Aliyah Boston, a five-star recruit, committed to Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

January 20, 2020: Double-Double against Mississippi State

On January 20, 2020, Aliyah Boston recorded her eighth double-double of the season with 21 points and 12 rebounds in a win over No. 9 Mississippi State.

2022: NCAA Championship and Awards

In 2022, Aliyah Boston led South Carolina to their second national championship and was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP). She also won Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors and the Lisa Leslie Award.

April 1, 2023: Declared for WNBA Draft

On April 1, 2023, Aliyah Boston declared for the 2023 WNBA draft, foregoing her extra year of college eligibility.

April 10, 2023: Drafted First Overall by Indiana Fever

On April 10, 2023, Aliyah Boston was selected as the first overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.

December 10, 2023: Represented Fever at WNBA Draft Lottery

On December 10, 2023, Aliyah Boston represented the Indiana Fever at the 2024 WNBA draft lottery, helping the team secure the first overall pick for the second straight year.

2023: WNBA Rookie of the Year and League Leader in Field Goal Percentage

At the end of the 2023 season, Aliyah Boston was unanimously named WNBA Rookie of the Year, earned AP All-Rookie Team recognition, and became the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in field goal percentage (57.8%) as a rookie.

2023: Graduated from the University of South Carolina

In 2023, Aliyah Boston graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in communications and planned to work in broadcast sports journalism after her playing career.

2023: Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Aliyah Boston played a central role in the Indiana Fever’s run to the WNBA semifinals and decided to stay with the franchise after being named Rookie of the Year.

February 2024: Joined WNBA Changemakers Collective and VOICEINSPORT as a Mentor

In February 2024, Aliyah Boston joined the WNBA Changemakers Collective and their collaboration with VOICEINSPORT (VIS) as a mentor.

July 2, 2024: Named to WNBA All-Star Team

On July 2, 2024, Aliyah Boston was named to the Team WNBA All-Star team and received the second most fan votes of any player (618,680 votes).

October 2024: TikTok ad campaign for TOGETHXR and Aflac

In October 2024, Aliyah Boston appeared in a TikTok ad campaign for TOGETHXR and Aflac alongside Fever teammate, Lexie Hull.

October 31, 2024: Announcement of Appearance in Unrivaled League

On October 31, 2024, it was announced that Aliyah Boston would appear and play in the inaugural 2025 season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league.

2024: Indiana Fever Selected Caitlin Clark

In 2024, the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark as first overall pick.

April 2025: Fever Exercised Fourth-Year Option

In April 2025, the Fever exercised their fourth-year option for Aliyah Boston, extending her contract.

June 30, 2025: Named All-Star Starter

On June 30, 2025, Aliyah Boston was named as an All-Star starter for the third time in her career.

July 2025: Joined Ownership Group for Boston Legacy FC

In July 2025, Aliyah Boston joined the ownership group for the Boston Legacy FC.

2025: Eligible for Renegotiation

Following the 2025 season, Aliyah Boston became eligible for renegotiation after being named to the All-WNBA Second Team.

2025: Played for the Vinyl in Unrivaled League

In 2025, Aliyah Boston played for the Vinyl in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled League.

2025: Drafted by Phantom BC for 2026 Unrivaled Season

On November 5th, 2025, it was announced that Aliyah Boston had been drafted by Phantom BC for the 2026 Unrivaled season.

April 17, 2026: Contract Extension with Indiana Fever

On April 17, 2026, Aliyah Boston agreed to a contract extension with the Indiana Fever, keeping her with the team through the 2029 season using the EPIC provision.