Aliyah Boston

Aliyah Boston Height, Age, Net Worth

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Quick Info Aliyah Boston :

NameAliyah Boston
Date of BirthDecember 11, 2001
Age (2024)22 Years
NationalityUnited States
HomeTownSaint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Height6ft 5in
Weight99 KG
ProfessionBasketball Player
EducationSouth Carolina (2019–2023)
Current TeamIndiana Fever (#7 / Forward)
BoyFriendTyrone maxey
Net Worth8-9 Million USD
Instagram@aliyah.boston

Who is Aliyah Boston ?

Aliyah Boston, born on December 11, 2001, is a rising star in professional basketball, making waves in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a formidable power forward and center for the Indiana Fever. With a stellar collegiate career at the University of South Carolina, Boston has established herself as one of the most promising talents in the sport.

Aliyah Boston
Aliyah Boston

Hailing from Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, Boston’s journey to basketball greatness is marked by resilience and determination. Moving to New England at the age of 12 with her sister Alexis, Aliyah’s passion for the game ignited, fueled by her family’s unwavering support and faith.

Boston’s high school career at Worcester Academy in Massachusetts was illustrious, earning her multiple accolades including McDonald’s All-American and three-time Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year. Her exceptional talent caught the attention of college scouts, leading her to commit to the University of South Carolina under the guidance of coach Dawn Staley.

Facts about Aliyah Boston :

  • Born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on December 11, 2001.
  • Plays professionally for the Indiana Fever as a power forward/center.
  • Won the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award unanimously.
  • Led the University of South Carolina to their second NCAA championship in 2022.
  • Earned NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors in 2022.
  • Won National Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
  • Claimed the Lisa Leslie Award for best center in NCAA women’s basketball four years in a row (2020-2023).
Aliyah Boston
Aliyah Boston
  • Started playing basketball at age 9 after watching her sister Alexis.
  • Moved from the Virgin Islands to Massachusetts at 12 to live with her aunt and cousin.
  • Earned Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year honors three times in high school (2017-2019).
  • Led her high school team to a 24-1 record and a championship in 2019.
  • Ranked third in the ESPN HoopGurlz 2019 recruiting class.
  • Chose South Carolina over UConn, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.
  • Recorded the first triple-double by a freshman in South Carolina program history in her first game.
  • Won Freshman of the Year honors in 2020.
  • Became the 11th fastest Gamecock to score 500 points in her career during her sophomore season.
  • Earned SEC Tournament MVP honors in 2021.
  • Broke the SEC record with her 20th consecutive double-double in 2022.
  • Secured her third straight unanimous First-Team All-American selection in her senior year.
  • Won the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award again in her senior season (2023).

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