Indiana Fever Make Aliyah Boston Announcement on Friday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Apr 18, 2025 11:24 AM ET

The Indiana Fever are heading into the 2025 WNBA season as clear title contenders.

Indiana is led by All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, a group that helped the Fever reach the playoffs last season for the first time since 2016.

The Fever ended the season with a 20-20 record, having been eliminated in the WNBA playoffs in the first round by the Connecticut Sun.

As they attempt to have success in the postseason and improve in 2025, the Fever chose to exercise Boston's fourth-year option on the rookie scale contract.

we have exercised the fourth-year option on the rookie scale contract of Aliyah Boston

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— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 18, 2025

Boston has played two seasons with the Fever after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.

Last season, Boston posted 14.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, leading the Fever in rebounding.

She replicated a strong rookie showing. During her rookie season with the Fever in 2023, Boston recorded 14.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

The Fever have now taken the extra step in ensuring Boston's future with the franchise. They have a strong foundation, led by Boston and Clark, both of whom are early into their WNBA careers and have already produced All-Star caliber seasons.

Indiana also added a couple of intriguing weapons during the 2025 offseason, such as All-Star DeWanna Bonner.

The All-Star center was certainly the biggest addition of the offseason, but the Fever also bolstered their depth, welcoming Jaelyn Brown, Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham.

The Fever open the 2025 season on May 17 against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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