Although Caitlin Clark steals headlines, the Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston has been nothing short of spectacular for her team. A dominant force in the paint, the 6’5″ phenom blends elite offensive and defensive skills with remarkable consistency.
Boston leverages her size, strength, and agility to control the interior. Her 220-pound frame allows her to hold her ground against physical opponents.
Selected first in the 2023 WNBA draft, Boston has secured All-Star selections in each of her first three seasons. Notably, she was a unanimous selection for the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year award, the first player to earn that distinction in 23 years.
Due to her massive success on the court, Boston’s personal life is also in the limelight. Let’s take a closer look.
Aliyah Boston’s Personal Life
Born on December 11, 2001 in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to parents Cleone and Algernon, Boston grew up in a close-knit family with a strong emphasis on faith and community. Her mother is involved with the Miracle Babies Foundation.
At age 12, Boston and her older sister, Alexis, moved to Massachusetts to live with their aunt, Jenaire Hodge, and cousin, Kira Punter, to pursue better academic and athletic opportunities.
Die to this move, Boston and her sister mostly saw their parents only during her AAU basketball games. Still, their support remained unwavering. Boston often credits her family’s encouragement and her faith for her success.
Who Is Aliyah Boston Dating?
Boston has been in a relationship with Tre-Vaughn Minott. He was born April 22, 2001, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Michelle. He has a sister, Ann-Marie Wright.
A 6’9″ forward for the Portland State Vikings, Minott played his freshman and sophomore seasons with the University of South Carolina.
Boston is an alumna of USC, where she met Minott. Minott approached her with a joke, sparking a connection that eventually resulted in a romantic relationship. At USC, he majored in sport and entertainment management.
Minott is a talented musician, playing seven instruments (piano, drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, trumpet, tenor saxophone, and flute). Moreover, he produces beats under the name “Tellavision Minott.”
More About Tre-Vaughn Minott
At South Carolina, Minnott had a limited role, averaging 0.4 points in 2.6 minutes per game in his final season. Before transferring to Portland State, he transformed his physical condition.
Minott’s 2024-25 season with Portland State was notable. He was the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2025, earning All-Conference honors for his defensive prowess. He was also named to the All-Defensive Team.
He anchored the league’s top defense by averaging 1.8 blocks and 7.7 rebounds per game while shooting 66.4 percent from the field. The 24-year-old set school records with 156 team blocks and 44 dunks, helping PSU lead the Big Sky in scoring defense, field-goal defense, three-point defense, steals, and blocks.