- The 2023 #1 draft pick is originally from the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- She picked up a basketball for the first time in third grade, wanting to be just like her big sis, and painted a court onto her family’s driveway that they dubbed ‘Boston Arena’ (the painted words remain visible today).
- Earlier this year, the city of Boston declared July 14 as “Aliyah Boston Day” as a way to recognize and honor her impact on the city and women’s sports.
- Ideal dinner? Angel Hair pasta followed by a Brownie Sundae from The Cheesecake Factory. Honestly, same.
- She has never missed a single game throughout both her college and WNBA career. Gold star!