As a rookie in the WNBA, Aliyah Boston only wanted to blend in.
WNBA star Aliyah Boston, has more than that. The first-time All-Star’s spectacular season , has elevated her to the top of the rookie of the year race and given the Indiana Fever team newfound optimism.
In May, the team’s league-record-tying 20-game losing run came to a stop, and Indiana has already matched its win total from the previous season (five). The Fever’s next two victories would be their most in a single season since 2019. Additionally, perhaps some second-half magic will allow Indiana to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Everything seems feasible with Boston.
“I knew she was special, but she’s exceeded it, first-year coach Christy Sides said. You just don’t know until you get into this league how you’re going to respond. It’s the different levels, size, speed, quickness, strength — she hadn’t faced that night in and night out. She takes everything in, she talks to every coach, she watches video with every coach, she asks the best questions.”
Boston has the height, strength, and abilities to compete with even the most skilled veterans at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds. She got 11 rebounds, 6 points, 2 assists, and 1 steal in her first All-Star Game.
Yes, she has occasionally had difficulties with foul trouble against players like 6-9 Brittney Griner. Three months after completing her college career at South Carolina, Boston is now challenging as she transitions into her new position.
She said
“I wanted to improve my game. But I also wanted to help bring the program to new heights, make the playoffs and I feel like I’ve done a pretty good job so far so I’m pretty excited.”
The 2022 Associated Press national player of the year and three-time All-American has loftier aspirations than simply filling up her trophy cabinet.
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