Fever's Star Forward Aliyah Boston Reflects on Her Best WNBA Season Yet
For Fever fans, the 2025 season was a rollercoaster of emotions. The team celebrated the Commissioner's Cup and reached the playoff semifinals, but it was marred by injuries to key players like Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald, and Caitlin Clark. The Indiana team's close series with the eventual champion Aces, despite their depleted squad, only added to the bittersweet nature of the season. However, for star forward Aliyah Boston, this campaign was her best yet.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated for The Court Is Hers, a Fever and Lilly-founded initiative to boost girls' participation in Indiana basketball, Boston revealed why her third season in the WNBA stood out. She emphasized the importance of the people in the locker room, starting with the coaching staff, who made every practice and game exciting, even after losses. Boston also highlighted the team's continuous growth and development, which kept her motivated throughout the season.
Despite the early playoff exit, Boston's resilience and positive attitude were on full display. She believes that the team's secret weapon was their fun-loving nature, which fostered strong communication and friendships. Boston's ability to inspire young, athletic girls, both on and off the court, through her platform and initiatives like The Court is Hers, is a testament to her impact on the next generation of athletes.
As the WNBA offseason begins, Boston is focusing on expanding her game and improving her consistency. She's currently playing in Unrivaled, a 3v3 league co-founded by superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Boston is determined to build on her success and continue to inspire others in the sport.
'I never take it for granted,' she said of her influence on the next generation. 'It's an opportunity I would never trade. Sometimes, I'm still in awe that I'm at this level, but it's honestly such a great feeling.'
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