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Indiana Fever Star makes 25 and Under List.<\/p>\n
On August 27, ESPN released its 25 Under 25 list, highlighting rising WNBA<\/a> talent, and it featured an overlooked star from the Indiana Fever.<\/p>\n Aliyah Boston<\/a>, often overshadowed by Caitlin Clark\u2019s<\/a> stardom, ranked third on ESPN\u2019s 25 Under 25 list, behind Clark and Paige Bueckers<\/a> at No.1 and No.2.<\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Kendra Andrews<\/a> spoke about Boston\u2019s upside and growth from her rookie season. \u201cAnd Boston can still level up. Her rookie year was focused on playing in the post,\u201d Andrews wrote.<\/p>\n Which WNBA players have the most future potential? Who has the highest ceiling? Our 25 under 25 ranks the best young players in the league. https:\/\/t.co\/1O8OBBgP3F<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rebuilding Indiana<\/p>\n Indiana made strides in its rebuild after drafting Boston No.1 overall in the 2023 WNBA draft. As a rookie, she shouldered much of the offensive scoring responsibilities while adapting to the league.<\/p>\n The South Carolina product finished her rookie season averaging 14.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 57.8% from the field. She provided the Fever with a sense of hope and direction.<\/p>\n Indiana finished the 2023 season with a 13-27 record. The franchise selected Clark No.1 overall in the 2024 draft. The addition of the Iowa product elevated the offensive scope of the team.<\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Andrews explained the duo\u2019s focus as the two worked together for the first time in the 2024 season. \u201cLast season was about evolving the pick-and-roll with Clark,\u201d Andrews wrote.<\/p>\n Boston\u2019s Growth<\/p>\n During the Summer, Boston focused on improving holistically. Andrews explained how the 6-foot-5 forward\u2019s game improved from the offseason.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring the offseason, Boston focused on conditioning, and this summer she has become a bigger part of the offense,\u201d Andrews wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cNext up is taking more 3s and becoming more of a three-level scoring threat and floor spreader.\u201d<\/p>\n As the WNBA continues to grow, there is an emphasis on positionless basketball. Positions one through five are expected to be able to stretch the floor and provide versatility.<\/p>\n This season, Boston is averaging 15.5 points (career-high), 8.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 54.6% from the field. As of now, she is shooting a low 22.2% from three, but she has increased her attempts per game (0.2 \u2013 0.7).<\/p>\n Resilience Through Injury<\/p>\n Indiana has been plagued by injury throughout the season. Sydney Colson<\/a>, Aari McDonald<\/a>, and Sophie Cunningham<\/a> suffered season-ending injuries this month.<\/p>\n Clark has been battling with lower-leg injuries and is now starting to ramp up on activities. The Associated Press<\/a> reported on August 26 that the Fever guard is ramping up her workout and is closer to a return from her groin injury.<\/p>\n The Fever are coming off a 95-75 blowout win over the Seattle Storm on August 26. Boston led the team in scoring with 27 points, and Odyssey Sims<\/a> (22) and Kelsey Mitchell<\/a> (21) chipped in with double-digit scoring.<\/p>\n Indiana\u2019s win on August 26 moved the franchise to sixth in league standings. If the playoffs started today, they would face the Las Vegas Aces, who are on an 11-game winning streak.<\/p>\n Indiana Remaining Schedule<\/p>\n The Fever has six games remaining, and three out of the six teams are above .500. The franchise will suit up again on August 29 against a scrappy Los Angeles Sparks team.<\/p>\n Mitchell is leading the team in scoring with 20.7 points per game. Indiana head coach Stephanie White<\/a> has been strategic in rallying the troops and bringing in key hardship signings to help keep the team afloat.<\/p>\n Even though there is no return table for Clark, there is a possibility she will return before the playoffs.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tZackery Rogers<\/strong><\/a> Zackery Rogers is a sports journalist covering the WNBA and NBA, focusing on breaking news, opinions, trends, and general coverage for Heavy. He has eight years of experience covering the NBA and WNBA, as well as six years of experience covering Women’s College Basketball. Zackery has been featured on the Bleacher Report. He has covered the Washington Mystics and the Philadelphia Eagles. When he is not covering hoops, he is taking photos on his Canon, listening to music, reading a book, or playing NBA 2k. More about Zackery Rogers<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Fever\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\n