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 professional American basketball player currently playing power forward/center for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She achieved significant recognition early in her professional career, unanimously winning the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year award as well as the AP Rookie of the Year. Boston previously played college basketball at the University of South Carolina.

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2017: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship Gold

In 2017, Aliyah Boston represented the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship, winning gold and being named MVP.

2018: Summer Youth Olympics Gold Medal

In 2018, Aliyah Boston represented the United States at the Summer Youth Olympics, winning a gold medal.

November 5, 2019: First Career Triple-Double

On November 5, 2019, in her debut game for the University of South Carolina, Aliyah Boston recorded a triple-double against Alabama State, including a school-record tying 10 blocks.

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2019, Aliyah Boston won gold at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup representing the United States.

2019: Paradise Jam Reef Division MVP

In 2019, Aliyah Boston won the Reef Division MVP at the Paradise Jam tournament, after leading her team to a championship victory against No. 2 Baylor with 20 points and 13 rebounds.

2019: Commitment 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 achieved her eighth double-double of the season with 21 points and 12 rebounds in a win against No. 9 Mississippi State.

2021: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Gold

In 2021, Aliyah Boston won gold at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup representing the United States.

2022: National Championship & Player of the Year Honors

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

April 1, 2023: WNBA Draft Declaration

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

April 10, 2023: Drafted to 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: WNBA Draft Lottery Representative

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 consecutive year.

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

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

2023: University Graduation and Career Aspirations

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: WNBA Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Aliyah Boston was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a unanimous vote and also earned the AP Rookie of the Year award.

February 2024: WNBA Changemakers Collective Mentor

In February 2024, Aliyah Boston joined the WNBA Changemakers Collective and their collaboration with VOICEINSPORT (VIS) as a mentor, "aimed at keeping girls in sport and developing diverse leaders on the court and beyond the game."

June 18, 2024: Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On June 18, 2024, Aliyah Boston was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

July 2, 2024: WNBA All-Star Selection

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

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 Unrivaled League Participation

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 secure first pick in WNBA Draft

In 2024, Aliyah Boston represented the Indiana Fever at the WNBA draft lottery, helping Indiana secure the first overall pick, where they selected Caitlin Clark.

2025: Inaugural season of Unrivaled

In 2025, Aliyah Boston will appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.