In the world of women’s basketball, few bonds run deeper than those forged on the court at South Carolina. And when WNBA star Aliyah Boston hypes you up, you know you’ve made it. Boston, now the Indiana Fever’s unstoppable All-Star, took to Instagram to shower her former college teammate Bree Hall with love ahead of her final season with the Gamecocks. Yes, folks, “Queen Breezyyy” is officially in her coronation year.
Hall, entering her final year, is already poised for a star-making season. With South Carolina aiming to go back-to-back for the NCAA championship—potentially their third title in four years—there’s a lot of pressure. But with Boston as her unofficial hype woman, how can Bree Hall not feel like she’s about to conquer the basketball universe?
Hall’s Time to Shine
Let’s not forget Hall had a breakout year last season, posting career-best numbers of 9.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. And oh yeah, she was part of the team that once again crushed Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 NCAA championship. Now, she’s ready to take the lead and hopefully keep that trophy in South Carolina.
But can Bree Hall, who’s stepping into the spotlight, live up to the “Queen Breezyyy” hype? Only time will tell. No pressure, though, right?
Dawn Staley Still Rooting for Boston (And Probably Staring Daggers at Hall)
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley couldn’t be prouder of her former star, Aliyah Boston, as she crushes it in the WNBA. In fact, during last season’s NCAA run, Staley had a heartwarming chat with Boston, who was moonlighting as a sidecourt reporter for ESPN. “Proud of your professionalism, proud that you know the game so much that you are representing at the highest level,” Staley told Boston. Translation: “You better be watching closely, Bree, because you’re next.”
Meanwhile, Boston isn’t just making waves with her social media endorsements. After a monstrous 2024 season in the WNBA, where she averaged 14 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, Boston earned her second straight All-Star nod. And if that wasn’t enough, she helped the Fever break an eight-year playoff drought. Caitlin Clark who?
What’s Next for Hall and the Gamecocks?
As South Carolina kicks off their 2024–25 campaign against Michigan on Monday, all eyes are on Bree Hall. She’s got the skills, she’s got the hype, and now she’s got the added weight of living up to her royal nickname. Will Queen Breezyyy deliver? Or will the crown be too heavy to wear?