History of Aliyah Boston in Timeline
Aliyah Boston is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing power forward/center for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Notably, she was unanimously named the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year, also securing the AP Rookie of the Year award. Before her professional career, Boston excelled in college basketball at the University of South Carolina.
6 hours ago : Aliyah Boston's move and Stephanie White's coaching impact Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever.
Caitlin Clark addressed Aliyah Boston's transfer and Stephanie White's influence. Boston shared a fun video featuring Sydney Colson and White. White's coaching with the Fever is drawing attention.
December 11, 2001: Aliyah Boston's Birth
On December 11, 2001, Aliyah Boston was born. She is an American professional basketball player.
2017: FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship
In 2017, Aliyah Boston represented the United States and won gold at the FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship. She was also named MVP of the tournament.
2017: Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year
In 2017, Aliyah Boston won Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year honors while attending Worcester Academy.
2018: Summer Youth Olympics gold
In 2018, Aliyah Boston represented the United States and won gold at the Summer Youth Olympics.
2018: Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year
In 2018, Aliyah Boston won Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year honors while attending Worcester Academy.
November 5, 2019: First triple-double
On November 5, 2019, in her first game at the University of South Carolina, Aliyah Boston posted the first triple-double by a freshman in program history against Alabama State.
2019: NEPSAC Class A championship
In 2019, Aliyah Boston led her team to a 24–1 record and a second straight New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A championship. She was also named Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year.
2019: FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup gold
In 2019, Aliyah Boston represented the United States and won gold at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup.
2019: Ranked third in the ESPN HoopGurlz class of 2019
In 2019, Aliyah Boston, a five-star recruit, was ranked third in the ESPN HoopGurlz class. She committed to Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
2019: Reef Division MVP
In the 2019 Paradise Jam, Aliyah Boston won Reef Division MVP after she had 20 points, and 13 rebounds in a win against No. 2 Baylor.
January 20, 2020: Eighth double-double of the season
On January 20, 2020, Aliyah Boston achieved her eighth double-double of the season, finishing with 12 rebounds and 21 points in a win over No. 9 Mississippi State.
2021: Academic All-American of the Year
In 2021, Aliyah Boston was named Academic All-American of the Year in D-I women's basketball by the College Sports Information Directors of America. She is the first sophomore ever to receive this honor.
2021: FIBA Women's AmeriCup gold
In 2021, Aliyah Boston won gold at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup.
November 27, 2022: Sustained leg injury
On November 27, 2022, Aliyah Boston suffered a leg injury in a win against Hampton.
2022: South Carolina National Championship
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 in 2022 and won the Lisa Leslie Award.
April 1, 2023: Declared for the WNBA draft
On April 1, 2023, Aliyah Boston declared for the 2023 WNBA draft, forgoing her extra year of eligibility and ending her collegiate career with a 129-9 record.
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.
2023: WNBA Rookie of the Year
At the end of the 2023 season, Aliyah Boston was unanimously named WNBA Rookie of the Year. She also led the league in field goal percentage (57.8%) as a rookie, marking the first time in WNBA history.
2023: Graduated from the University of South Carolina
In 2023, Aliyah Boston graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in communications. She planned to work in broadcast sports journalism after her playing career.
2023: Lost to Iowa in NCAA tournament
In the 2023 NCAA tournament, South Carolina advanced to the Final Four but lost 73–77 to Iowa, ending their 42-game winning streak.
February 2024: Joined WNBA Changemakers Collective
In February 2024, Aliyah Boston joined the WNBA Changemakers Collective and their collaboration with VOICEINSPORT (VIS) as a mentor.
June 18, 2024: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On June 18, 2024, Aliyah Boston was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
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: Announced 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 founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.
May 17, 2025: Stats Current
The stats for Aliyah Boston are current as of the game on May 17, 2025.
2025: Inaugural season of Unrivaled league
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.
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