Aliyah Boston, the Indiana Fever star, isn’t just a WNBA sensation; she’s a rising media darling too. The Virgin Islands native made her grand return as a college basketball analyst for NBC and Peacock, resuming her role on the Big Ten coverage studio panel. And her reaction? Short, sweet, and dripping with confidence: “And we’re back.”
Boston posted her comeback announcement on Instagram, flaunting her unmistakable style in a crisp white coat and her signature glasses. Clearly, the sophomore pro is living her best dual-career life, balancing hoops and high-profile TV gigs. She rejoined studio regulars Carolyn Manno and Meghan McKeown to dissect Saturday’s game, seamlessly sliding back into her broadcast role like she never left.
Analyst by Day, Playmaker Always
Boston’s no stranger to juggling roles. After a stellar second season in the WNBA, where she helped the Fever snap a seven-year playoff drought, she’s now gearing up for the inaugural Unrivaled league season in January. This latest basketball venture will feature her Fever teammate Lexie Hull and a stacked lineup of WNBA stars. Clearly, Boston doesn’t just rest on her laurels—she thrives in the spotlight, whether it’s on the court or behind the desk.
This isn’t Boston’s first rodeo with television. Last season, she made her analyst debut after wrapping up her WNBA rookie year, and it was immediately clear she had a knack for breaking down plays and injecting insight. But let’s be real: with a communications degree from the University of South Carolina, Boston’s broadcast chops were never in doubt.
“So, I did mass comm as a whole, which I actually really enjoyed because I got to do a little bit of everything,” Boston once told the Gamecocks’ newsletter. Her education gave her more than enough tools to pivot effortlessly into the world of sports media, and she’s wielding them with aplomb.
Can’t Keep the Hooper Out of Boston
Boston’s passion for basketball doesn’t take a timeout—ever. Case in point: she was courtside at TD Garden during the Celtics-Cavs clash last Tuesday, soaking in the action. When the Cavaliers debated challenging a crucial fourth-quarter call, Boston—true to her instincts—jumped into the moment. Forget staying quiet; she yelled at the Cavs’ bench to challenge the play, momentarily turning into an unofficial assistant coach.
“I try my best to be quiet, but I can’t help it,” she later laughed on X (formerly Twitter).
Unfortunately for the Cavs, her enthusiasm didn’t change their fate. They fell to the Celtics in a 120-117 nail-biter, with Boston’s antics serving as a delightful sideshow.
A Career Multiverse
Boston’s journey from court star to studio standout highlights her versatility and charm. Whether she’s snagging rebounds, debating play calls, or schooling viewers on the finer points of basketball, she’s a magnetic presence. She’s not just a player or an analyst; she’s a force of nature with a love for the game that spills into every aspect of her life.
As fans look forward to her insights this season, one thing is clear: whether she’s holding a mic or a basketball, Aliyah Boston is always making the right play.
