Aliyah Boston plays limited minutes in WNBA All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Aliyah Boston, former South Carolina standout, started in the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25 at United Center in Chicago but played only five minutes. ESPN's Holly Rowe reported that Boston chose to limit her playing time to prepare for an upcoming game against the Seattle Storm on July 28. Despite her minimal contribution of zero points and one rebound, her team, Team Spoon, won 129-122 against Team Coop. Fellow South Carolina players A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray also participated, with Wilson scoring 12 points and Gray leading with 19 points in 21 minutes. The event included honors for former Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley as part of the WNBA's 30th anniversary celebration.
- •Boston started but played only five minutes, scoring zero points.
- •Team Spoon won the All-Star Game 129-122 against Team Coop.
- •A'ja Wilson scored 12 points; Allisha Gray topped the team with 19 points.
- •Boston plans to prepare for a game against the Seattle Storm on July 28.
- •Dawn Staley was honored during the All-Star festivities for her contributions.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Why former South Carolina star Aliyah Boston played so little in WNBA All-Star Game
"Former South Carolina women's basketball star Aliyah Boston started in the WNBA All-Star Game, but played just five minutes. Here's why.
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