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Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston shared an emotional Instagram post, resharing a graduation photo from her alma mater, the University of South Carolina. The image featured her Gamecocks teammates Bree Hall and Te-Hina Paopao celebrating their graduation day.
Boston expressed amazement at how quickly time had flown for her former teammate Bree Hall, adding a "melting face" emoji to convey her sentiment.
"Where has the time gone?
Aliyah Boston spent four seasons with South Carolina, playing a crucial role in the Gamecocks' success during her tenure. She helped the team win the 2022 national championship and earned multiple individual honors, solidifying her place in the program's record books.
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Boston transitioned to the WNBA when she was selected with the first overall pick in the 2023 draft by the Indiana Fever. She went on to win the 2023 Rookie of the Year award, averaging 14.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.
Boston helped the Fever reach the playoffs for the first time in seven years last season, teaming up with Caitlin Clark to lead the charge. She averaged 14.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
Aliyah Boston honored by high school in historic occasion
Aliyah Boston's jersey No. 00 was retired by her alma mater, Worcester Academy, on Saturday, making her the first player to receive the honor. The Indiana Fever star shared the moment on Instagram, showing her gratitude for the moment in a post shared to her 326,000 followers.
"feeling blessed to get my jersey retired"
She wasn't the only Fever star recently honored by their high school. Lexie Hull was also inducted into the Wall of Fame at her alma mater, Central Valley High School.
Indiana fans are likely thrilled with the growing recognition for their team and players. As they await the start of the new season under coach Stephanie White, Boston will participate in the inaugural Unrivaled season in Miami this January as a member of Team Vinyl.
The Indiana Fever will open their 2025 season against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Saturday, May 17, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tipoff set for 1 p.m. EST.
