Aliyah Boston admits she wasn’t thrilled about Caitlin Clark when the two first crossed paths – and it all goes back to one unforgettable March Madness moment.
In a candid chat on Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird, the Indiana Fever forward revealed she once confronted Clark about the 2023 Final Four, when Clark torched Boston’s undefeated South Carolina squad with a jaw-dropping 41 points, eight assists, and six rebounds to end their title hopes.
“Caitlin, I just want to say, I’m really upset that you did what you did in that Final Four game,” Boston recalled telling her. “You didn’t have to go for 40 on our dome.”
But with that grudge long behind them, Boston and Clark now form part of Indiana’s lethal trio alongside Kelsey Mitchell. And even with Clark sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season due to a groin infury, Boston and Mitchell have carried the Fever to back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time since 2016.
Clark remains important in the Fever’s training
The Fever just stunned the Atlanta Dream with two straight wins in the opening round, advancing to a semifinal showdown against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
Clark may be missing from the court, but she’s still shaping the team’s playoff run. On the Post Moves podcast with Candace Parker, Boston praised her teammate’s behind-the-scenes influence.
“That’s our girl,” Boston said. “We’ve been supporting her, and she’s been supporting us. She’s always there – we’re watching film and she’s taking us through it.”
Boston continues to defend Clark
Boston also defended Clark’s decision to shut down her season. “There’s no reason to force anything,” she said. “We’d rather have Caitlin sit out and then come back next season, and we’re ready to roll.”
For now, Boston is stepping into the spotlight, proving the Fever can still make noise in the playoffs – even without the biggest name in women’s basketball.
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