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Caitlin Clark credits Aliyah Boston for vocal leadership within Indiana Fever

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:50 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Caitlin Clark credits Aliyah Boston for vocal leadership within Indiana Fever

Summary

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark identified teammate Aliyah Boston as a primary vocal leader during team huddles. Clark noted that Boston’s previous experience playing as a point guard last season prepared her to communicate effectively and maintain alignment with coaching staff instructions. Boston is currently recording a career-high 16.9 points per game this season. Her perimeter shooting has also improved significantly, with her three-point percentage rising to 40.8 percent. Both Clark and teammate Kelsey Mitchell remain in consideration for the 2026 WNBA MVP award. The two Fever players are scheduled to compete for USA Basketball at the 2026 FIBA World Cup starting September 4 against China.

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Key Details

•Caitlin Clark highlighted Aliyah Boston's consistent communication in team huddles.
•Aliyah Boston is averaging a career-high 16.9 points per game.
•Boston increased her three-point shooting percentage from 20.7 percent to 40.8 percent.
•The USA plays China on September 4 in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.

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10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark explains what ‘really stands out’ about Fever teammate Aliyah Boston

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark has been discussing what a vocal presence her Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston has become. Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are perhaps the two biggest stars playing for the Fever right now, with both in contention to be named the 2026 MVP.
— Yahoo Sports

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