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Caitlin Clark praises Aliyah Boston's defense after World Cup performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Caitlin Clark praises Aliyah Boston's defense after World Cup performance

Summary

Caitlin Clark commended Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston for her defensive skills following their participation in the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany. During a media interview, Clark highlighted Boston's versatility in guarding multiple positions and her athleticism as crucial to their team's performance. Boston is averaging 16.9 points per game in the WNBA this season and has been nominated for the 2026 All-WNBA team. The Fever will next face the Toronto Tempo on Friday night in Canada.

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•Clark and Boston represented the Fever at the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
•Clark emphasized Boston's defensive contributions in crucial games.
•Boston is nominated for the 2026 All-WNBA team.
•The Fever will play the Toronto Tempo on Friday night.
•Boston is averaging 16.9 points per game this season.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark explains which part of Aliyah Boston’s game she doesn’t ‘get enough credit’ for

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Caitlin Clark has praised Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston after the pair competed together at the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany. Clark and Boston were the Fever’s two representatives on the court during the tournament, while there was no room in the squad for Kelsey Mitchell despite her averaging the second-most points in the WNBA this season.
— Yahoo Sports

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