Diamond Miller has dazzled with her drives. Jordan Horston’s athleticism is electric. Zia Cooke is a shooting spark. Dorka Juhász has been sure and steady. Haley Jones excites and intrigues. Grace Berger has played with poise. Morgan Bertsch already looks like a vet. Ivana Dojkić fearlessly fires 3s. Maddy Siegrist has embraced opportunities with eagerness. And Laeticia Amihere, Li Meng, Nyara Sabally, Sika Koné and Dulcy Fannkam Mendjiadeu have shown fun flashes.
But when it comes to evaluating the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year race, it’s a one-woman rout. Hello, Aliyah Boston!
With two Rookie of the Month nods and an All-Star starter selection already unlocked, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 Draft not only is—by far—the top rookie in the W, but also one of the best rookies of all time and already one of the best players in the league.
Aliyah Boston already is an offensive force
After an illustrious career at South Carolina, it was widely agreed that Boston would be an immediate impact player for the Indiana Fever. As a rookie, it was easy to envision her putting up solid—but not yet spectacular—numbers as she made smart plays on both ends of the court, all while showing signs of the player she would round into as she gained more experience.
Instead, Boston
