American · St · Born 11 December 2001American basketball center and forward who dominated college basketball at South Carolina before becoming the 2023 WNBA's top draft pick and Rookie of the Year.
Aliyah Boston was born on 11 December 2001 in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and relocated to Massachusetts at 12 alongside her sister to pursue better basketball opportunities, attending Worcester Academy before committing to the University of South Carolina. Boston became one of the most dominant post players in college basketball history, anchoring South Carolina's defence and rebounding across four seasons, and remains deeply connected to her Caribbean roots, crediting her mother, Cleone Boston, as a driving force behind her success. The Indiana Fever selected Boston first overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft, and she won WNBA Rookie of the Year in a unanimous vote, leading the league in field goal percentage and starting that year's All-Star Game as a rookie, quickly establishing herself as one of the league's most efficient interior scorers. Boston has continued to anchor the Indiana Fever's frontcourt as a three-time All-Star, becoming a mentor to younger teammates including Caitlin Clark, while remaining outspoken on issues of player compensation within the league, and has represented her Virgin Islands heritage proudly throughout her rapid rise in professional basketball.
Dominant post player and 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year
She won WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2023 while playing for Indiana Fever, and became part of one of basketball's most anticipated pairings alongside Caitlin Clark — reinvigorating franchise interest in the Fever.
Did You Know?How They Played
Physical interior presence with strong rebounding and shot-blocking
Lasting Impact
Rising star center known for defensive prowess and rebounding
Career Honours
- WNBA Rookie of the Year 2023
- NCAA Champion 2022, 2024 (South Carolina)
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever | 2023–present | 40 | #51 |
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