Just when fans thought the season was over for the Indiana Fever, star center Aliyah Boston gave them one more reason to celebrate. The 23-year-old powerhouse has officially made Fever history, earning a surprise postseason accolade that cements her status as one of the most dominant young players in the WNBA today.
Boston was named to the 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team, a recognition that not only highlights her commanding presence in the paint but also underscores her evolution into a true two-way force. Despite battling through a physically demanding season and carrying a heavier offensive role, Boston never wavered on the defensive end. Her consistency, strength, and basketball IQ made her one of the most feared interior defenders in the league — and now, she has the honor to prove it.
What makes this achievement even more special is that Boston becomes the youngest center in the past decade to earn an All-Defensive selection. In just her third professional season, she has already rewritten the Fever’s record books — leading the team in rebounds, anchoring their defense, and posting multiple double-doubles that kept Indiana competitive even through injury setbacks. Her relentless effort helped the Fever push all the way to the semifinals, nearly toppling the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces in an overtime Game 5 thriller.
Boston’s defensive recognition places her among the elite company of Fever legends like Tamika Catchings, Briann January, and Katie Douglas, all of whom have earned multiple All-Defensive honors throughout their careers. For Boston, joining that legacy so early is more than just a personal milestone — it’s a symbol of how far the franchise has come in its rebuilding journey and how bright the future looks with her at the center of it.
Fans and teammates alike have celebrated the news, flooding social media with praise and excitement. After years of rebuilding and near misses, Indiana now boasts a cornerstone player capable of leading the next great Fever era. As Boston herself put it earlier this season, “Defense is what wins games.” With her latest accolade, she’s not just proving that point — she’s living it.
