
The 6-foot-5 center, Aliyah Boston plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She was drafted as the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2023 WNBA Draft. The young center took a huge stride in her rookie season by becoming an All-Star. Boston is tenth for most points scored by a rookie (578), third in most rebounds (335) by a rookie, and 15th in blocks (50) by a rookie in a season. She also ranks fifth in win-shares with six (estimated number of wins contributed by a player).
In the 2024 WNBA season, Boston averaged 14.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. She shot 52.9% from the field on 11.2 field-goal attempts per game. Her totals in the 2024 season were 560 points, 355 rebounds, and 126 assists. In 2018, Boston was a key member of the U.S. Youth Olympic Games 3x3 team, winning gold in Buenos Aires with a perfect 7-0 record, averaging 6.4 points and 8.0 rebounds. She also helped the U.S. U17 National Team win gold at the FIBA U17 World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, starting every game and leading them with 11.3 points and 7.1 rebounds. Additionally, she won the 3x3 2018 Spokane Hoopfest Open Division Championship and the USA Basketball 3x3 U18 National Championship. In 2017, she helped Team USA to win a gold medal at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship. With an ample amount of 3x3 experience, Boston started playing in the Unrivaled 3x3 basketball league for Vinyl BC in 2025.
Aliyah Boston Contract Breakdown
As of January 2025, Aliyah Boston is signed to the Indiana Fever on a three-year deal worth $233,468 with an annual average salary of $77,823. The contract consists of a fourth-year as a team option worth $94,740. (via Spotrac)
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023 | $74,305 | - | $74,305 | $74,305 | |
2024 | $75,792 | - | $75,792 | $75,792 | |
2025 | $83,371 | - | $83,371 | $83,371 | |
2026 (team option) | $94,740 | - | $94,740 | $94,740 |
How much is Aliyah Boston getting paid?
Aliyah Boston is set to earn a salary of $83,371 for the 2025 WNBA season. She will become a restricted free agent in the 2027 offseason.
How much does Aliyah Boston make in a minute?
In 2025, Aliyah Boston’s salary of $83,371 means she earns around $0.16 per minute. This is calculated by dividing her total salary by the 525,600 minutes in a year.
Aliyah Boston Career Earnings
As of January 2025, Aliyah Boston has earned just above $150,000 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Aliyah Boston’s contract?
Aliyah Boston’s contract consists of a team option in her fourth year worth $94,740. According to Spotrac, Boston is on a three-year contract signed with the Indiana Fever worth $233,468. She will become a restricted free agent in the 2027 offseason.
Aliyah Boston Contract History
Aliyah Boston has only signed one WNBA contract. Below are the contracts that Aliyah Boston has signed in her career till now:
April 28, 2023
Aliyah Boston signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $233,468. The contract consists of a fourth-year as a team option worth $94,740.
FAQ's on Aliyah Boston
A. Aliyah Boston’s height is 6 ft 5 in (1.96m).
A. Yes Boston won one NCAA title in 2022 with her college, University of South Carolina.
A. Aliyah Boston plays in the center position.
A. Aliyah Boston has made two All-Star appearances.
A. @aliyah.boston is her Instagram account.