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Aliyah Boston has been an All-Star in both of her seasons. The 2023 Rookie of the Year averaged 14.0 points and 8.9 rebounds in her second season.

'She Don’t Have Beef With Me': Aliyah Boston Responds To Fan On Alleged Beef With Allisha Gray

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Apr 14, 2025 12:32 PM ET

Aliyah Boston recently addressed a resurfaced controversy involving Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray after an online fan reignited the issue. The Indiana Fever forward found herself the target of a passionate fan who accused her of going too far in a previous game.

The fan commented on one of Boston’s posts, saying, “Aliyah Boston be doing too much,” prompting a confused response from Boston. The fan then added, “I have beef since you almost took out my girl Allisha’s eyes,” referring to a play from August of last year.

During that game, Boston elbowed Gray while attempting to score after being double-teamed. The play resulted in a flagrant foul. However, Boston maintained her innocence, responding simply and sincerely, “I would never do that on purpose, so that’s crazyyyyyyy. And why u got beef if she don’t got beef with me lmaoo.” Her lighthearted yet honest reply quickly gained support, reinforcing her reputation for sportsmanship.

Aliyah Boston Steps in For Mississippi State player After Juju Watkins’ Injury

March Madness saw a lot of drama this year, including a season-ending injury for Juju Watkins that left the fans angry and throwing unnecessary tirades to Mississippi State’s Chandler Prater.

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) injures her knee in the first quarter of an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

In the second-round matchup between USC and Mississippi State, Watkins fell to the floor, grimacing in pain after being fouled by Prater. It was later confirmed that she had torn her ACL, cutting her impressive season short. The injury sparked outrage online, with many fans accusing Prater of foul play and intentional harm.

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Aliyah Boston, known for her calm demeanor and leadership on and off the court, took to X, formerly Twitter, to call for respect and perspective. “I’m usually quiet on Twitter, but please don’t start this narrative. What happened to Juju is awful and injuries suck, but you don’t know how the opposing player is feeling right now. A comment like this only makes her feel worse. So please stop,” said Aliyah Boston.

Aliyah Boston Boasts About Joining Anthony Edwards, Etc. In Ad Commercial 5 Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) rushes up the court Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.

Despite being a national champion with South Carolina in 2022, Boston’s reaction wasn’t about legacy—it was about empathy. By defending Prater and de-escalating fan backlash, she once again displayed the true meaning of sportsmanship and camaraderie in women’s basketball.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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