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Aliyah Boston

Aliyah Boston– WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Aliyah Boston was born on December 11, 2001, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She grew up in a basketball-loving family. At age 12, she and her sister Alexis moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, to pursue better basketball opportunities.

Boston quickly became a standout at Worcester Academy, where she dominated high school competition. She was ranked the No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2019 by ESPN and was heavily recruited by top programs across the country.

Her journey from the Virgin Islands to becoming a household name in American basketball is one of determination and focus.

Aliyah Boston – Quick Facts

Detail Information
Full Name Aliyah Boston
Born December 11, 2001 (Age: 23)
Hometown / Birthplace Born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; raised in Worcester, Massachusetts
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 220 lb (approx. 100 kg)
Position Forward / Center
High School Worcester Academy (Worcester, Massachusetts)
College University of South Carolina (2019–2023)
WNBA Draft 2023 – 1st Round, 1st Overall by Indiana Fever
Current Team Indiana Fever (2023–present)
Jersey Number #7
WNBA Rookie of the Year Yes – 2023 (unanimous)
All-Star Selections Yes – At least one All-Star appearance by 2025
2025 Season Stats (Per Game) Approx. 16.2 PTS, 8.1 REB, 3.7 AST (20 games)
2025 Full Season Stats (Per Game) Around 15.4 PTS, 8.0 REB, 3.9 AST
Notable College Achievements NCAA Champion (2022), Final Four Most Outstanding Player, multiple Defensive Player of the Year and Lisa Leslie Center of the Year awards, four-time All-America
Rookie Season Highlights (2023) Led league in field goal percentage (57.8%), averaged ~14.5 PTS, 8.4 REB, 1.3 STL, 1.3 BLK, started all 40 games, set franchise rookie records
Off-Court Ventures Became an investor in NWSL expansion team Boston Legacy FC in 2025

Dominant College Career at South Carolina

Aliyah Boston chose to play for head coach Dawn Staley at the University of South Carolina. Her time there turned into one of the most decorated careers in women’s college basketball.

  • 2019–20 (Freshman): Boston made an immediate impact, winning National Freshman of the Year.

  • 2020–21 and 2021–22: She established herself as the best post player in the country. In the 2021–22 season, she averaged 16.8 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, leading South Carolina to the NCAA National Championship. She was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player.

  • Awards: Boston won the Naismith Player of the Year (2022), Lisa Leslie Award (best center) four straight years, and was a four-time All-American. She also earned National Defensive Player of the Year multiple times.

By the time she graduated in 2023, Boston had cemented herself as one of the greatest players in South Carolina history.

Aliya Boston’s WNBA Draft and Rookie Season

In the 2023 WNBA Draft, the Indiana Fever selected Boston No. 1 overall. The franchise needed a cornerstone player, and Boston immediately filled that role.

Her rookie season in 2023 was historic:

  • Averaged 14.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game.

  • Shot 57.8% from the field, the best in the league.

  • Started all 40 games for the Fever.

  • Recorded 12 double-doubles.

For her incredible season, she was named the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year — and it was unanimous. She also earned a spot in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game.

Boston became just the fifth rookie in league history to be named an All-Star starter.

 Aliyah Boston’s Achievements and Records

  • WNBA Rookie of the Year (2023, unanimous)

  • WNBA All-Star (2023, 2025)

  • Led league in FG% in 2023 (57.8%)

  • NCAA Champion (2022) with South Carolina

  • Naismith Player of the Year (2022)

  • Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2022)

  • 4× Lisa Leslie Award winner (2019–22)

  • Multiple SEC titles with South Carolina

The Future for Aliyah Boston

At just 23 years old, Aliyah Boston has already achieved more than many players do in an entire career. She is the face of the Indiana Fever alongside Caitlin Clark, and together, they represent the future of the WNBA.

If she continues to improve her scoring and passing while maintaining her elite defense and efficiency, Boston has the potential to become one of the greatest bigs in league history.