Aliyah Boston sends strong message after World Cup

Aliyah Boston played an important role for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin. The Indiana Fever star showcased her all-around game and delivered consistent performances for the national team. She reacted to helping secure its fifth straight world championship and winning a gold medal with strong words on Instagram.

Boston contributed seven points, one rebound and one assist in the finals on Sunday against France. She played only 15:33 minutes but was able to make an impact on both ends, finishing as a +16. Breanna Stewart led Team USA’s attack with 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting, along with 10 rebounds and four assists. Jackie Young and Kahleah Copper backed her with 18 and 15 points, respectively.

Caitlin Clark and Jackie Young were the other USA players to score in double digits, recording 12 each. The Americans pulled away in the second half and won 97-79.

Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) looks on in the first half against the Las Vegas Aces.

Indiana Fever: Aliyah Boston posts reaction to Team USA’s World Cup win

Boston uploaded a carousel of photos on her account. She expressed gratefulness for being part of the team and having a chance to win a world championship.

“WORLD CHAMPION God is great all the time ,” Boston wrote.

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She and Indiana will play the first of their four remaining regular-season games on Friday. They will visit the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum before a pair of home games. The team will host the Washington Mystics and Minnesota Lynx. Boston and Co. will then travel to Target Center for their final game versus the Lynx on Sept. 24.

The Fever have clinched a playoff berth and are currently fifth in the standings with a 26-14 record. They share the same win-loss slate with the Atlanta Dream but don’t own the tiebreaker. Indiana has a chance to finish as high as No. 2 but could also end up as low as No. 8.