Aliyah Boston: 2025 Review

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00:01Welcome to a closer look at Aaliyah Boston's meteoric rise in the WNBA position, center

00:06forward age, 23 years, professional, 3, drafted, selected by the Fever as the first overall

00:13pick in 2023 from the University of South Carolina, key statistics, participated in

00:1844 regular season games, achieving an average of 15 points per game, with a shooting percentage

00:24of 53.8%. Additionally, she recorded 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks per

00:34game. In the playoffs, she played all 8 games, averaging 12.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1

00:43assists per game. Honors, recognized as a member of the All-WNBA Second Team, All-WNBA Defensive

00:51Second Team, WNBA All-Star, and named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Aaliyah Boston

00:58has consistently pushed the boundaries of her potential and that of the Indiana Fever. In

01:032025, she achieved her most impressive season to date, setting new records and establishing

01:09herself among the top players in the WNBA. Following a remarkable sophomore year, Boston

01:14played a crucial role in leading the Fever to a franchise-best 24 victories and a spot

01:19in the WNBA semifinals last season. During the 2025 season, this third-year professional

01:25player reached a career-high average of 15 points per game, maintaining an impressive

01:30shooting percentage of 53.8%. Boston demonstrated impressive performance on the court, averaging

01:368.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game. Her contributions helped

01:45the team secure the fourth position in total rebounds within the WNBA. Additionally, she

01:51set a new franchise record for the Indiana Fever by accumulating 361 rebounds in a single

01:57season, surpassing her own previous records from 2023 and 2024. Known for her dominance near

02:03the basket, Boston concluded the season with 17 double-doubles, ranking third in the league

02:09and marking the highest number in Fever history for a single season. At just 23 years old, she

02:17received her third consecutive All-Star selection and was recognized on both the All-WNBA second

02:23team and the All-WNBA defensive second team. In the history of the Fever, only four players

02:30have achieved All-WNBA honors, including Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, who accomplished this

02:3612 times, Katie Douglas in 2009 and 2010, and her current teammates Caitlin Clark, 2024, and

02:44Kelsey Mitchell, 2025. Boston's strong performances not only highlighted her skills but also positively

02:51impacted her teammates. Her 7.1 win shares placed her fourth in the entire WNBA, significantly

02:59contributing to Indiana's offensive success. When she was on the court, her offensive rating

03:04was 8 points higher and her defensive rating improved by 2 points. Boston's presence was

03:09crucial in stabilizing the team as it navigated through numerous injuries during the season.

03:13Her high basketball IQ on offense and her ability to adapt defensively were significant factors in

03:18the Fever's record-setting season, especially considering that Indiana utilized 18 different

03:23players throughout the year. Amidst all these roster changes, Boston adapted her style of play to

03:29focus more on creating opportunities rather than just depending on traditional post-plays or pick-and-roll

03:34strategies. She averaged 3.7 assists per game, which was the highest among all centers in the league

03:40last season. While she was a reliable contributor on most nights, Boston also demonstrated her ability

03:49to deliver impressive performances when necessary. For instance, she achieved a career high of 31 points

03:56with an efficient 13-for-18 shooting performance against the Seattle Storm on June 25. Additionally,

04:02from late July to August 4, she set a franchise record by recording six consecutive double-doubles.

04:09On August 30, during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, she achieved another career milestone with

04:15her impressive performance as she moves forward in her career. During the playoffs, Boston emerged as one

04:21of the standout players on the court. The sixth-seeded Indiana Fever managed to surprise many by defeating

04:27the third-seeded Atlanta Dream in the first round. However, they were ultimately eliminated by the Las Vegas

04:33Aces, who went on to become the champions in the semifinals. Throughout this playoff run, Boston was

04:39instrumental, participating in all eight games and averaging 12.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists,

04:47while achieving four double-doubles. In a crucial Game 3 against the Dream, Boston contributed significantly

04:54with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Her layup with just 7.4 seconds remaining was pivotal in securing

05:00an 87-85 comeback victory, which kept the Fever's season alive. In the semifinals against the Aces,

05:07Boston reached a new playoff career high, scoring 24 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, along with five

05:14assists, two steals, and two blocks in a vital Game 4 win. In the deciding Game 5, she recorded 11 points

05:21and 16 rebounds, but the Fever narrowly lost in overtime. Looking ahead, Boston is set to build

05:28on her remarkable achievements and continue her development as a key player in the league.

05:33Next season, Boston is set to make her mark in the Fever record books. In 2025, Boston surpassed 1,000

05:42career rebounds, achieving this milestone faster than any other player in the franchise's history,

05:48with a total of 1,051 rebounds accumulated over three seasons. She currently holds the fourth

05:55position in the franchise's all-time rankings and is only 64 rebounds shy of claiming third place.

06:00Additionally, her impressive performance last season, where she recorded 41 blocks,

06:06has elevated her to third place in the franchise's history, with a total of 140 career blocks. If her

06:12current progress is any indication, Boston's peak performance in some of the most successful

06:17times for the Fever are still on the horizon. How high do you think Aaliyah Boston's ceiling can be?

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