Indiana Fever star forward Aliyah Boston, the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year, shared a deeply emotional moment that resonated with basketball lovers during the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Her heartfelt message was paired with an outpouring of reactions from fans and teammates, highlighting the potential chemistry between Boston and her newest teammate, Bree Hall, who Indiana selected in the Draft.
Emotional Reunion Ignites New Beginnings
In her post, she wrote, “BIG BREEZY REUNION im literally crying rn,” as she celebrated being reunited with her former South Carolina Gamecocks teammate Bree Hall, who was drafted by the Fever in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
BIG BREEZY REUNION 🥹🥹 im literally crying rn
— Aliyah A. Boston (@aa_boston) April 15, 2025
Boston and Hall’s journey started at the University of South Carolina, where they both played under coach Dawn Staley from 2019 to 2023.
Boston, a powerhouse in the paint, joined the Gamecocks as a highly regarded recruit, ranked among the top prospects in her class. Her college career was nothing short of exceptional, as she finished with 1,493 rebounds, 82 double-doubles, and a 2022 national championship title, earning accolades such as SEC Tournament MVP and Naismith Player of the Year.
Boston’s dominance was shown off in games like the 2022 championship against UConn, where she recorded 11 points and 16 rebounds, showcasing her ability to control the interior while leading her team to victory.
Hall, meanwhile, brought a different but equally valuable skill set to the Gamecocks as a guard. Known for her sharpshooting and defense, Hall made her mark with clutch performances during her entire career.
Over her final two seasons, Hall shot 38.4% from beyond the arc, providing the spacing that allowed players like Boston to thrive inside. Their chemistry helped South Carolina achieve a record of 129 wins and just nine losses during Boston’s tenure.
The 2025 WNBA Draft brought these two teammates back together, as the Indiana Fever reportedly drafted Hall with the No. 20 overall pick in the second round—a move that sparked Boston’s emotional X post.
Chemistry That Could Transform a Season
Analytically, reuniting Boston and Hall could be a masterstroke for the Fever. Boston, already a proven WNBA star with a unanimous Rookie of the Year award in 2023, brings elite rebounding (averaging 6.0 rebounds per game as a rookie) and scoring (15.8 points per game in her first month). Hall, with her ability to shoot from deep and defend on the perimeter, complements Boston perfectly—addressing the Fever’s need for spacing and defensive versatility.
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In college, their partnership yielded great results. If that can be replicated in the pros, the Fever could become a more balanced team. Though challenges lie ahead—the team’s roster is already deep, with 11 players logging a reasonable number of minutes in 2024.
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