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Aaliyah Nye recognized as one of Greater Lansing's top athletes

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Aaliyah Nye recognized as one of Greater Lansing's top athletes
Summary

Aaliyah Nye, a standout basketball player from East Lansing, has been highlighted as a top athlete from Greater Lansing. The announcement coincides with Michigan commemorating the U.S. bicentennial, as local publications review the region's best sports talents. Nye enjoyed a prolific college career at Illinois and Alabama, scoring 1,739 points and setting the record for career three-pointers at Alabama. She was selected No. 13 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces and won a WNBA title as a rookie. Nye currently plays for the Atlanta Dream and is approaching her 60th career game.

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  • •Aaliyah Nye graduated from East Lansing High School in 2020.
  • •She was the Miss Basketball runner-up and Division 1 player of the year.
  • •Nye set Alabama's record for career three-pointers made.
  • •Drafted No. 13 overall by the Las Vegas Aces in 2025.
  • •Currently in her second season with the Atlanta Dream.
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  • 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Greater Lansing's best: Aaliyah Nye went from college star to WNBA pick
What they're saying
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The Lansing State Journal is recognizing the best athletes ever the region. Today's featured standout is WNBA player Aaliyah Nye.

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