Indiana Fever Star Poised for Prestigious Unrivaled Honor

Aliyah Boston is making a significant impact in her third season with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Her performance this year has reached new heights, showcasing career-best statistics in key areas. This has been particularly impressive given the numerous injuries that affected her teammates.

Boston’s Stellar Season Performance

Boston has emerged as a critical player for the Fever, contributing to their surprising run in the semifinals. She has not only been named an All-Star for the third time but also secured spots on both the All-WNBA Second Team and the All-Defensive Second Team. Her contributions are now being recognized as she vies for prestigious Unrivaled honors.

Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year Contender

On the recent episode of “Post Moves,” Candace Parker highlighted Boston as a top candidate for the Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year award. Performance highlights from this season demonstrate Boston’s strong case for this accolade.

Impressive Stats and Contributions

• Boston has averaged 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2 blocks in her first five games.
• She is currently the second-highest scorer for the Phantom, trailing only Kelsey Plum.
• Boston leads her team in rebounds, steals, and blocks per game.

Development in Defensive Skills

While Boston’s scoring ability is well recognized, her defensive skills have also seen significant improvement. She ranks high in blocks, tied with Saniya Rivers and surpassing the previous WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year, Alanna Smith, in blocks per game.

Despite strong competition from players like Rivers, Boston’s consistent play and her role on a successful team boost her candidacy for the award. Each game, she showcases her defensive prowess, with notable performances such as:

• Three steals and three blocks against the Lunar Owls
• Two steals and four blocks against the Hive

Looking Ahead

With the season still in its early stages, Boston’s chances of securing the Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year title remain strong. Last year, the award went to Angel Reese, highlighting the competitiveness of this recognition. Boston’s early accomplishments indicate she could soon add more prestigious accolades to her name.