WNBA Draft: Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Sends Welcome Message to Aliyah Boston

(Photo : Sarah Stier / Staff) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Aliyah Boston pose for photos after Boston was drafted 1st overall by the Indiana Fever during the 2023 WNBA Draft at Spring Studios on April 10, 2023 in New York City.

The WNBA draft is an annual event showcasing the best young women's basketball talents. This year, the Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton sent a warm welcome message to Aliyah Boston, a talented center selected in the recently-held draft.

Haliburton, a first-round pick of the 2020 NBA draft, knows what it's like to be a highly-touted young player entering a professional league. In her welcome message to Boston, she expressed her excitement to see her play and encouraged her to work hard and stay focused.

"Hey Aliyah, it's Tyrese Haliburton. I just wanted to welcome you to the WNBA and the Indiana Fever," she said in a video posted to the Pacers' social media accounts. "I'm excited to see you play and do your thing out there. Keep working hard and stay focused, and I know you'll have a great career."

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Indiana Fever makes Aliyah Boston top overall pick in 2023 WNBA Draft

Boston, who played college basketball at the University of South Carolina, was selected by the Indiana Fever, making her the number 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft. She is widely considered one of the top prospects in this year's draft class, thanks to her dominant performances on both ends of the court.

The 6'5" center was a force to be reckoned with in college. During the 2022-23 season, she averaged 13 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. Her impressive performance earned her numerous accolades, including SEC Player of the Year and an All-American nod.

With Haliburton's welcome message, Boston can take comfort in knowing she has the support of one of the NBA's rising stars. Her words of encouragement are a reminder that hard work and dedication are the keys to success at any level of basketball.

The WNBA season is set to begin in May, and Boston will have a chance to make an immediate impact for the Fever. With Haliburton's support behind her, there's no doubt that she'll be ready to show the world what she's capable of.

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