Who says history doesn’t have a sense of style? Aliyah Boston, the Indiana Fever’s rising star and Saint Thomas’ finest export, etched her name into the halls of Worcester Academy in Massachusetts. The milestone? Becoming the first-ever alum to have her jersey retired. Naturally, her Fever co-star Caitlin Clark swooped in with a simple, iconic two-word Instagram comment: “Yea Sistaa.” That’s right, folks. Two words, infinite swagger.
Boston’s high school career was a mixtape of dominance. A three-time Gatorade Player of the Year? Check. McDonald’s All-American honors? You bet. Three gold medals with Team USA? Just a casual flex. Her journey from Worcester to the WNBA reads like the script of a blockbuster sports movie—except this is real life, and she’s the star everyone wants a piece of.
Aliyah Boston: High School Royalty with a Banner Bonanza
When Worcester Academy decided to retire her jersey, they didn’t stop there. To fully flex Boston’s high school greatness, they hoisted not one, not two, but three banners honoring her trio of Gatorade Player of the Year wins. At this rate, they might need a separate wing in the gym for all her accolades.
Lexie Hull, another Fever teammate, chimed in with her congratulations, because what’s a milestone without your crew hyping you up?
Clark’s Moment of Recognition from Boston
Speaking of milestones, Caitlin Clark didn’t exactly have a quiet offseason herself. The sharpshooting phenom became the first WNBA player to snag Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year award, cementing her status as basketball’s current It Girl. And who was there to back her up? None other than Aliyah Boston, who dropped a five-word endorsement dripping with pride: “We love to see it.”
In case you missed it, Clark and Boston have turned the Fever from a team synonymous with rebuilding to one with serious playoff potential. After a rough 3-10 start last season, the Fever flipped the script, finishing 20-20, thanks largely to their dynamic duo.
The Fever’s Fresh Vibes and New Coach
Together, Clark and Boston were must-see TV. Clark dished out 8.4 assists per game (while averaging 19.2 points and 5.7 rebounds), and Boston cleaned up with 14.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Oh, and don’t forget that they helped the Fever snap an eight-year playoff drought.
Now, with new coach Stephanie White calling the shots, the Fever are gearing up to storm into the 2025 season like they own it. If last year’s chemistry between Clark and Boston was good, this year it could be pure magic. Add a revamped offensive playbook and a dose of swagger, and Indiana might just go from playoff hopefuls to legitimate contenders.
Why This Milestone Matters
Boston’s jersey retirement is more than just a personal achievement; it’s a reminder that the WNBA isn’t just building stars—it’s building legends. In an era where women’s basketball is finally getting the spotlight it deserves, milestones like these are a sign of how far the game has come.
For now, fans will have to wait six more months to see Clark and Boston back on the hardwood together. But rest assured, they’ll be ready. And if their offseason Instagram exchanges are anything to go by, the Fever’s dynamic duo are already in midseason form—on and off the court.
So here’s to Aliyah Boston: banner queen, jersey retiree, and the subject of Caitlin Clark’s perfectly petty, perfectly iconic two-word tribute. The Fever’s future looks brighter than ever, and the WNBA better take notice.
