The Unrivaled league was a very entertaining one, featuring eight teams and many WNBA stars battling for the ultimate prize. Although there were many memorable outings in the season, three key performances stood out, which not only put the players in the spotlight but also highlighted their individual impact on the court. One such performer was Aliyah Boston.
The Fever forward had been one of the key players in the Phantom BC’s surge to the top spot, and along with Kelsey Plum, she formed a formidable pairing. But individually, also, the 2023 WNBA Rookie put up an excellent show and, for that, earned the highest honor in Season 2.
Aliyah Boston Earns Major Honor At Unrivaled Season 2
The team that was one of the dark horses in the season climbed to a contender position with their forward-guard duo being the consistent force on the hardwood. AB in particular impacted games on both ends of the floor, averaging 18.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game.
Her block average was the highest in the league, while the player missed out on the double-double average. For her defensive display, the player earned ‘Unrivaled’s 2026 Defensive Player of the Year’ accolade.
Phantom BC forward Aliyah Boston has been named Unrivaled's 2026 Defensive Player of the Year 🏆
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 28, 2026
Boston set the league single-season record with 29 blocks and ranked first in blocks per game with 2.1 😤 pic.twitter.com/QvuryT8Obn
As for the Indiana Fever, the former South Carolina star had been very versatile on the floor, taking care of the defensive side and also contributing to the playmaking aspect with multiple injuries on the roster. At the Unrivaled team, with Kelsey Plum pulling the strings, the 24-year-old dominated the paint region, helping her earn her first major accolade in the league.
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In the WNBA, AB secured her first-ever WNBA All-Defensive Team honor, and now this accolade highlights her growth on the defensive end. But the player also earned an even bigger award for her plays in the season.
Aliyah Boston Earns Place In All-Unrivaled Second Team
Midway through the season, the player revealed one Unrivaled habit that would set her up for an even bigger role on the Indiana Fever team: working on her range shooting. Her offensive game reached new highs with it, keeping her defensive improvements intact.
For her excellent season, the player earned a place in the All-Unrivaled Second Team along with Allisha Grey and Britney Sykes.
Introducing the Second Team All-Unrivaled 👑
— Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) February 28, 2026
✅ Brittney Sykes
✅ Aliyah Boston
✅ Allisha Gray pic.twitter.com/zQbz5iYax7
As Kelsey Plum made the All-Unrivalled First team, AB’s inclusion in the second team highlights the dominance of the Phantom BC in the season.