Aliyah Boston on Caitlin Clark, WNBA draft: 'She’s going to do what’s best for her.'
If Iowa's Caitlin Clark declares for the 2024 WNBA Draft, there's a good chance the Indiana Fever will select her.
Clark would join Aliyah Boston, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick and reigning rookie of the year, in Indiana if she goes pro. Boston is currently gearing up for next season and in her downtime, she is a studio analyst on Peacock for women's college basketball games.
On Tuesday, Peacock aired an interview between Boston and Clark. While Boston didn't mention the draft to Clark in the interview recorded prior to the season, Boston was asked about the draft after the segment aired. Because of the COVID year waiver from the NCAA, Boston had the choice of returning to South Carolina or going pro. She obviously chose the latter.
"I think just about, it’s what she wants," Boston said. "I know from my experience, I just knew that playing in the WNBA was a goal of mine. And I know there’s all these conversations about money and ‘She can make so much more money staying in college,’ that actually follows you, those same endorsements build because of your talent."
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In December, Fever coaches attended the Iowa-Loyola Chicago game in Iowa City to watch Clark.
"So regardless of what she does, it’s going to be her decision, but she’s going to do what’s best for her and I think that’s the most important thing, not letting the outside pressure, whether that’s to stay in college or to come out, let that influence her decision," Boston said.
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