10 most impactful players for the 2024 WNBA playoffs
Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever
Boston was a hyped prospect as the No. 1 overall pick out of South Carolina in 2023 and put up a solid rookie season overall for a lackluster Fever team. She struggled out of the gates a bit this year, but the emergence of Boston and rookie guard Caitlin Clark has helped the Fever go from a 3-10 squad to a playoff team in short order. Boston continues to get better in her second season, averaging 14.1 points, nine rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 blocks while shooting a tidy 52.6% from the field. The 6-foot-5 forward has posted over a dozen double-doubles and recently had arguably the most impressive game of her young career with a 30-point, 13-rebound effort against the Dream. The Fever might ultimately be a year away from true championship contention, but Boston will have a big role while gaining playoff experience.
