Aliyah Boston Archives - womenssportsnow.com https://womenssportsnow.com/tag/aliyah-boston/ womenssportsnow.com Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:17:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 214932294 Smith’s seamless transition to new role helping Fever ignite https://womenssportsnow.com/smiths-seamless-transition-to-new-role-helping-fever-ignite/ https://womenssportsnow.com/smiths-seamless-transition-to-new-role-helping-fever-ignite/#respond Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:12:42 +0000 https://womenssportsnow.com/smiths-seamless-transition-to-new-role-helping-fever-ignite/

Indiana Fever photo. Imagine being drafted No. 2 by a team that really needs you, and showing up strong for that team your entire rookie season. You average 13.5 points per game as the second-leading scorer, pull down a team-high 7.9 rebounds, and shoot 41.9 percent from the field while playing more than 30 minutes […]

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Imagine being drafted No. 2 by a team that really needs you, and showing up strong for that team your entire rookie season.

You average 13.5 points per game as the second-leading scorer, pull down a team-high 7.9 rebounds, and shoot 41.9 percent from the field while playing more than 30 minutes per outing.

Then imagine your team drafts the best college center in the nation with their No. 1 pick the following spring, and your new coach needs you to switch up and play the power forward position. You adapt and change. And 10 games into the season, you’re averaging 14.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and shooting 44.1 percent, while your free throw percentage is up 15 percent.

If you’re Fever forward NaLyssa Smith, you don’t have to imagine – this is reality. She hasn’t missed a beat in moving into her new role, and her consistency is one of the factors that is propelling Indiana’s long-awaited rise back to relevance.

With top pick Aliyah Boston in the low post, Smith is playing more on the perimeter to give her new teammate room to work. It is a new dynamic for both players.

“I think we’ll have a lot of high-low situations where she can bang inside, and if she doesn’t have it, she could kick it out,” Smith said. “I can shoot the shot, or I can throw…

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It’s official! The Indiana Fever has snagged Aliyah Boston as their number-one draft pick for the 2023 WNBA season! If you aren’t familiar with Aliyah Boston, you will be soon. She’s talented beyond belief, and with an already impressive NCAA career under her belt, we expect to see big things from her in the WNBA! […]

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It’s official! The Indiana Fever has snagged Aliyah Boston as their number-one draft pick for the 2023 WNBA season! If you aren’t familiar with Aliyah Boston, you will be soon. She’s talented beyond belief, and with an already impressive NCAA career under her belt, we expect to see big things from her in the WNBA!

Aliyah Boston’s Career to Date

Aliyah Boston

Let’s start with Aliyah’s impressive list of accolades. Not only was she the 2022 Naismith Player of the Year, but she’s also a two-time Naismith Defensive Player of the Year. Talk about a double threat! With her incredible skillset, Aliyah is an interior force to be reckoned with on both ends of the court.

At only 21 years old, Aliyah has already achieved so much on the court. During her time at South Carolina, she was a key player in helping the Gamecocks reach the NCAA Final Four twice, including winning the National Championship in 2021.

Aliyah also played as a member of the USA Basketball team, winning four gold medals! With her outstanding performance during the 2017 FIBA U16 Americas Cup, she led the team with an average of 11.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, earning her the title of Most Valuable Player.

1st Round WNBA Draft Pick

Aliyah Boston, WNBA draft, Indiana Fever

Aliyah Boston is joining the Indiana Fever as a forward player. On the court she’s constantly in motion, anticipating her opponent’s moves and reacting with lightning speed. Her precision and focus are unmatched, and her dedication to the game is awe-inspiring.

Indiana Fever has not made the play-offs since 2016. Aliyah is expected to have an immediate impact on the team! One thing that sets Aliyah apart is her leadership skills. As a natural born leader, she inspires her teammates to give it their all on the court. Not only that, she also leads by example with her relentless work ethic and commitment to the game. She’s expected to bring that same level of leadership and motivation to her new team, Indiana Fever, to help guide the team to victory!

What excites me the most about Aliyah joining the Fever is how she’ll elevate the team’s defense. With her exceptional defensive skills, she’ll be able to shut down even the most talented players in the league. And when it comes to offence, her ability to dominate around the basket will be a game-changer for the team.

The Fever made a smart move by drafting Aliyah Boston. And in fact, this draft has been much anticipated since news of Indiana landing first draft pick broke back in November of 2022. Aliyah will also be joining former South Carolina Gamecocks teammate Destanni Henderson! With this dynamic duo, I have no doubt Indiana Fever will see an immediate improvement.

So, let’s all give a warm welcome to Aliyah Boston, the newest member of the Indiana Fever. Her combination of skill, strength, and tenacity will be a breath of fresh air for the Fever, and I can’t wait to see how she’ll help lead the team to victory!

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