- Indiana Fever standout Aliyah Boston continues to shine as one of the league’s most dominant young players, earning a well-deserved selection to the 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team. The honor highlights not just her skill and physicality in the paint, but also her maturity and leadership on a team that battled through adversity all season long. At only 23 years old, Boston’s impact on both ends of the court has cemented her as one of the WNBA’s premier centers and a cornerstone of the Fever’s promising future.
Throughout the 2025 season, Boston anchored Indiana’s defense with her trademark presence under the rim. Her ability to protect the paint, anticipate plays, and outwork opponents made her a nightmare for rival bigs. Averaging nearly a block per game and over a steal per contest, she consistently disrupted opposing offenses while maintaining her composure against elite competition. Beyond her defensive prowess, Boston also carried a heavier offensive load this season, finishing with averages of 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. Even with injuries sidelining key teammates like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, she remained the steady force that powered Indiana to a resilient postseason push.
Boston’s defensive stats tell only part of the story. Her leadership and ability to set the tone for her teammates have been equally important. She guarded some of the league’s best frontcourt players, including A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, proving she could hold her own against anyone in the league. Her performance was instrumental in helping the Fever reach the WNBA semifinals, where they pushed the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to an intense Game 5 overtime showdown. Despite the team’s elimination, Boston’s consistency and effort throughout the season left a lasting impression on coaches, players, and fans alike.
The recognition also carries historical weight for the Fever franchise. Boston becomes just the fifth player in Indiana Fever history to earn WNBA All-Defensive honors, joining an elite group that includes Tamika Catchings, Briann January, Tully Bevilaqua, and Katie Douglas. It’s also the first time since 2017 that an Indiana player has made an All-Defensive Team — a testament to how Boston’s presence is revitalizing the Fever’s defensive identity. Her 361 rebounds this season broke yet another franchise record, marking the third straight year she has rewritten Indiana’s rebounding history books.
Aliyah Boston’s selection to the All-Defensive Second Team isn’t just an individual achievement — it’s a symbol of her evolution as a complete player. Her dedication, toughness, and leadership continue to inspire a new era of Indiana basketball. As the Fever look ahead, there’s no doubt that their future will be built around Boston’s blend of talent, composure, and relentless drive to win.
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