Aliyah Boston continues to turn heads in the WNBA, and one of her biggest supporters remains someone who knows her game better than most: South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.

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Now leading the Indiana Fever alongside Caitlin Clark, Boston has gone from promising rookie to centerpiece of a potential title contender. While Clark garners headlines, Boston's consistency and all-around impact have made her equally essential. She's emerged as both a dominant inside presence and a vocal team leader in just her second year.

Dawn Staley took to social media recently to champion her former Gamecock. With conviction, Staley called Boston a clear-cut MVP candidate and urged fans and analysts alike to recognize her brilliance. “Can you spot the @WNBA MVP candidate?!! If you need some help it’s @GamecockWBB @aa_boston!!” she posted.

Can you spot the @WNBA MVP candidate?!! If you need some help it’s @GamecockWBB @aa_boston!! pic.twitter.com/7t50YbwFVS

— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) July 12, 2025

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Boston’s stats make a strong case. Through 20 games this season, she’s averaging 16.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks per contest. She’s shooting over 58 percent from the field and has elevated her game during stretches when Clark has been sidelined with injuries. Boston has become the steady force Indiana leans on both offensively and defensively.

At just 23, her ceiling remains high. Her game continues to develop as she adapts to the demands of the professional level. And her strong connection to Staley, who coached her through a dominant college career, remains an emotional anchor.

Indiana’s season has seen its ups and downs, but if the Fever can find rhythm late, Boston’s impact could be a major reason why. With the regular season pushing forward and the playoff race intensifying, all eyes will be on whether Boston and Clark can power Indiana to a deep postseason run, and whether Boston can keep her name in that MVP conversation.

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