2023 WNBA Draft Results: Aliyah Boston Goes No. 1 Overall
Who's Who: Top Picks in the 2023 WNBA Draft
The 2023 WNBA Draft was held on Monday, April 10th, and the Indiana Fever selected Aliyah Boston with the No. 1 overall pick. Boston is a three-time AP All-America First Team selection and led the University of South Carolina to a National Championship in 2022. Other notable picks in the first round included:
- No. 2: Aaliyah Edwards, Baylor
- No. 3: Charli Collier, Texas
- No. 4: Rae Burrell, Tennessee
- No. 5: Diana Onuemu, Oklahoma
The full list of all 36 picks from the 2023 WNBA Draft can be found here: https://www.wnba.com/draft/2023/
No. 1 Pick Aliyah Boston Makes History
Aliyah Boston's selection as the No. 1 overall pick makes her the first player from the University of South Carolina to be selected first overall in the WNBA Draft. She is also the first player from the SEC to be selected first overall since 2019.
Boston is a 6'5" center who is known for her incredible defense and rebounding ability. She averaged 16.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game in her senior season at South Carolina.
The Indiana Fever are hoping that Boston can be the cornerstone of their franchise for years to come. She is a talented player with a bright future, and she is sure to make an immediate impact in the WNBA.
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