Aliyah Boston just received an important message from the Indiana Fever. Her performance during the WNBA regular season and throughout the playoffs didn’t go unnoticed. Against all odds, she helped the franchise defeat the Atlanta Dream in the first round and even pushed the Las Vegas Aces to overtime in Game 5 of the semifinals.
At the start of the WNBA season, five Fever stars went down with injuries. That’s when Boston stepped up as a key leader, recording impressive stats: 15 points and 3.7 assists per game, along with 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks, both team highs. Her outstanding defensive play has now earned her a well-deserved reward.
Recognition for her outstanding defensive season
According to Athlonsports, the WNBA named Aliyah Boston to the All-Defensive Second Team, marking the first time she’s received this honor. Joining her on the Second Team are Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), Veronica Burton (Golden State Valkyries), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), and Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm).
congrats to Aliyah Boston on being named to the 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team 💪🔥
more info: https://t.co/x7ZoQO3QMR pic.twitter.com/b7qrW6LXS2— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 8, 2025
The All-Defensive First Team includes A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith (Minnesota Lynx), Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm), and Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix Mercury).
Following the announcement, the Indiana Fever celebrated Boston’s achievement on X, posting: “Congratulations to Aliyah Boston for being named to the 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team 💪🔥.” Fans quickly joined the celebration, sharing messages of pride and admiration for her leadership and effort.
Some of the most notable fan comments included:
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“Congrats to AB! 🔥”
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“She deserves First Team! But congrats on the achievement! 🎉”
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“Congratulations!!!!! Of course you are!”
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“Congrats! You’re First Team in our eyes.”
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“Well deserved. The organization should’ve pushed for Lexie too—she was a defensive star all season.”
With the season over, Boston now prepares for her fourth year in the league. Meanwhile, the Fever are expected to undergo major roster changes. As of now, only Boston, Caitlin Clark, and rookie Makayla Timpson remain under contract for the 2026 season, signaling the beginning of a new chapter for the Indiana franchise.
