Introduction
Aliyah Boston is an American professional basketball player who was born on 11th December 2001. She now plays for the Indiana Fever of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She plays as the power forward and centre in both the position in the WNBA. Born in the Virgin Islands, U.S.A Boston studied at the Worcester Academy in Massachusetts. While playing there she becomes three-time Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year. Along with this, she has won numerous gold medals representing her country U.S.A.
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Early Life
Born on 11th December 2001 in the Virgin Islands she started falling in love with basketball since nine years old watching her older sister Alexis play. On 1st April 2023, she declared for the 2023 WNBA draft. She ended her four-year college career with a record of 129 wins and 9 losses. Boston was also the first overall pick in the WNBA draft on 10th April 2023, she was selected by the Indiana Fever.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Aliyah Boston |
| Nick Name | Aliyah Boston |
| Date of Birth | 11th December 2001. |
| Birthplace | Saint Thomas, U.S.A Virgin Islands. |
| Age | 22 years old. |
| Height | 196 Cm/ 6 feet 5 Inches. |
| Weight | 82 Kg/ 180 Lbs. |
| body Measurement | 34-24-36 (Inches). |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Parents | Algernon Boston Cleone Boston |
| Gender | Female. |
| Profession | Professional basketball player. |
National Team Career
She has represented her country at many international competitions, which include the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women’s Americas Championship, the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, and the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup. On each occasion, she has won gold & was named MVP of the FIBA Americas U16 Championship.
Unknown Facts
| Name | Aliyah Boston. |
| Profession | Professional Basketball player. |
| League | WNBA |
| Position | Power forward/centre. |
| High School | Worcester Academy (Worcester, Massachusetts) |
| College | South Carolina (2019–2023) |
| WNBA Draft | 2023 / Round 1 / Pick: 1st Overall Selected by the Indiana Fever |
| Playing career | 2023- Present. |
| Injury | On 27th November 2022, she suffered a leg injury while playing against Hampton. |
| Last Updated | November 2024 |
Stats
National Team Youth
College
Net Worth
She is currently worth approx $2 million (INR 16.48 Cr) as of 2023. Maximum of her earnings came from her NIL deals. The Indiana Fever forward has signed with many big names in this sports which included Under Armour and Dick’s Sporting Goods. She also become a partner with many other International brands like Orangetheory Fitness, Crocs, Buick, Slate Milk, Top Gun, Bojangles, and Bose. The NIL deals earnings alone stand at $118,000 (INR 97.24 Lacs).
Discussing her WNBA contract, she will earn approx $74,305 (INR 61.23 Lacs) during her rookie year. Her salary is expected to increase over the next two seasons by at least $80,000 (INR 65.92 Lacs). Later on, she will also be given a player option for a single-season extension which also would be worth over $90,000 (INR 74.16 Lacs). In total, Boston will make approx $300,000 (INR 2.47 Cr) on her rookie contract alone.
Endorsement
As she has signed NIL deals Boston now fits the bill of many International companies. Her net worth grow suddenly after she won the NCAA title last year with South Carolina and now she has started a new journey.
Talking to her biggest deal yet, Under Armour signed her back in April 2022. The brand has signed many famous athletes like Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid of the NBA. And from the WNBA, MVP and Champion Kelsey Plum as well as Diana Taurasi are both. She also endorses a fitness company called Orangetheory Fitness.
Achievement and Awards
- 2020 SEC Freshman of the Year
- 2020 SEC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2020 AP Honorable Mention All-American
- 2021 SEC Player of the Year
- 2021 AP First Team All-American
- 2021 USBWA First Team All-American
- 2021 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
- 2021 Lisa Leslie Award winner (nation’s best centre)
- 2021 Wade Trophy finalist (nation’s best player)
- 2021 Wooden Award finalist (nation’s best player)
- 2021 NCAA Tournament All-Region Team
- 2021 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- 2021 NCAA National Champion.
Social Media
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| Last Updated | November 2024 |
FAQ
Q. Who is Aliyah Boston?
Ans:- Aliyah Boston is a famous American professional basketball player.
Q. What is Aliyah Boston’s weight?
Ans:- She is a successful American professional basketball player who weighs around 82 Kg/ 180 Lbs.
Q. How old is Aliyah Boston?
Ans:- She was born on 11th December 2001 so as of 2024 she is 22 years old.
