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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aliyah Boston Had Three Words After Big Fever Win
Aliyah Boston Had Three Words After Big Fever Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever secured a statement victory on Thursday night, beating the Las Vegas Aces 81‑54 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping a 16‑game losing streak against the former back-to-back WNBA champions. Advertisement Kelsey Mitchell poured in a team‑high 25 points, while Aliyah Boston added 20 points and seven rebounds in a balanced offensive effort. The Fever's defense held Las Vegas to 26.2% shooting from the field, 18.8% from deep and forced 19 turnovers, marking the Aces' lowest point total this season. Boston, the Fever's All-Star forward/center, let her social media followers know exactly how she felt after the blowout, reposting the Fever's Instagram announcement of the win and captioning it, "Bow bow bow." Aliyah Boston took to Instagram to celebrate the Fever's blowout win against the Boston, Instagram Since being selected first overall by Indiana in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Boston has carved out a rapid ascent to stardom. Advertisement A former South Carolina Gamecock, she led her college program to the 2022 NCAA championship and earned Most Outstanding Player honors as well as the Wade Trophy, Wooden Award and AP Player of the Year. In her first WNBA season, Boston claimed Rookie of the Year honors, leading the league in field goal percentage (57.8%) and becoming just the eighth rookie to start in an All-Star game. Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Johnson-Imagn Images This season, Boston is averaging a career-high 16.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, while shooting 60.3% from the field. On Monday, she was named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, her second career start and third straight appearance. Advertisement For Indiana, Thursday's 27‑point victory provides momentum as they prepare for a challenging July slate, including rematches with the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty. Related: New DeWanna Bonner Update Emerges After Release From Indiana Fever Related: WNBA Responds to Big Caitlin Clark News on Sunday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Draft Pick's Unexpectedly Blunt 1-Word Reaction Goes Viral, And Fans Are Divided
Collin Murray-Boyles, one of this year's NBA draft picks, went viral Wednesday after several fans on social media believed he appeared disappointed by his destination in the league. A clip with over 2 million views on X shows Murray-Boyles, who played as a power forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks, shaking his head after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Toronto Raptors used the 9th overall pick on him. Advertisement He said something that looked to some fans like 'fuck' before embracing loved ones at his table and making his way to the podium. Basketball fans on social media swiftlyspeculatedthat he didn't want to play in Toronto — the only city with an NBA team outside the U.S. — or for the Raptors, a team that hasn't qualified for the playoffs since the 2021-22 season. Others expressed that Murray-Boyles may have let out an f-bomb indisbelief over the moment. Since the NBA draft began in 1947, about 1,500 players — like Murray-Boyles — have been picked in the first round, per Murray-Boyles later described the 'crazy' moment by noting that his comment was not meant to be a 'bad thing by any means,' adding that he's 'obviously thankful for the opportunity' and 'ready to take it full on and do whatever' the Raptors need him to do, according to Michael Grange of Canada's Sportsnet. Advertisement He also told NBA TV's Taylor Rooks that he had a 'WTF' reaction 'for sure,' adding that he almost shed a tear while trying to keep his composure in the moment. 'It's surreal. I dreamed of this when I was a kid, like you never know when you're going to be there until you're there,' explained Murray-Boyles, who remarked that he had his passport ready in his bookbag. The Raptors later made light of the viral clip by posting a picture of Murray-Boyles flashing a smile. 'See guys, he's happy!! 😂,' the team wrote on X. Related...
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NBA Draft Pick's Unexpectedly Blunt 1-Word Reaction Goes Viral, And Fans Are Divided
Collin Murray-Boyles, one of this year's NBA draft picks, went viral Wednesday after several fans on social media believed he appeared disappointed by his destination in the league. A clip with over two million views on X shows Murray-Boyles, who played as a power forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks, shaking his head after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Toronto Raptors used the 9th overall pick on him. Advertisement He said something that looked to some fans like 'fuck' before embracing loved ones at his table and making his way to the podium. Basketball fans on social media swiftlyspeculatedthat he didn't want to play in Toronto — the only city with an NBA team outside the U.S. — or for the Raptors, a team that hasn't qualified for the playoffs since the 2021-22 season. Others expressed that Murray-Boyles may have letting out an F-bomb as he wasindisbelief over the moment. Since the NBA draft began in 1947, about 1,500 players — like Murray-Boyles — have been picked in the first round, per Murray-Boyles later described the 'crazy' moment by noting that his comment was not meant to be a 'bad thing by any means,' adding that he's 'obviously thankful for the opportunity' and 'ready to take it full on and do whatever' the Raptors need him to do, according to Michael Grange of Canada's Sportsnet. Advertisement He also told NBA TV's Taylor Rooks that he had a 'WTF' reaction 'for sure,' adding that he almost shed a tear while trying to keep his composure in the moment. 'It's surreal. I dreamed of this when I was a kid like you never know when you're going to be there until you're there,' explained Murray-Boyles, who remarked that he had his passport ready in his bookbag. The Raptors later made light of the viral clip by posting a picture of Murray-Boyles flashing a smile. 'See guys, he's happy!! 😂,' the team wrote on X. Related...
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Collin Murray-Boyles gets unwavering support from his girlfriend Chloe Kitts at 2025 NBA Draft
Collin Murray-Boyles and Chloe Kitts. Image via: Chloe Kitts/ Instagram Former South Carolina Gamecocks player Collin Murray-Boyles received an invitation to the 2025 NBA Draft, which took place on June 25, Brooklyn. The event was marked by the appearance of his girlfriend, Chloe Kitts, who also plays for the same team. South Carolina's power couple finally made their way to New York. Khadijah Sessions, women's basketball assistant coach, also attended the event to show her love and support for the Toronto Raptors' newly appointed player, Collin Murray-Boyles. He was selected in the first round, making him the 8th first-round pick in South Carolina Basketball History. Collin Murray-Boyles receives heartfelt support from girlfriend Chloe Kitts at 2025 NBA Draft South Carolina's famous power couple attended the event together. Shortly after his name was announced, Chloe Kitts stood up to hug and applaud him, showing her unwavering love and support for her boyfriend. She was even seen wearing the Raptors' hat as a sign of her countless support. Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles have been dating ever since they first met at South Carolina in 2023. Thereafter, the two have been inseparable. They even made a glamorous appearance on the Red Carpet at an event at the Gamecocks Gala, which had taken place on 22nd April, 2022. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In an interview, Collin Murray-Boyles was asked, '(Which was) a better game, Chloe Kitts and the triple-double she had back on (Feb. 27) or your career-high in this one?". He replied, 'I give it to her, I give it to her. She played with a lot of heart and I love watching that game, I might replay it." Collin Murray-Boyles was coached by Lamont Paris and had played for the South Carolina Gamecocks in the last two seasons. On Wednesday night, he was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft as the ninth player by the Toronto Raptors. According to ESPN, the 6-foot-7 and 239-pound forward was ranked No. 4 in the Draft and the 13th-ranked player overall. It made him the second-highest draft pick in the program's history. He was one of the first 24 players to receive an invitation to the 2025 NBA Draft event During his career with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Collin Murray-Boyles had made a huge impact on the team. He has scored remarkable points, making him one of the top picks in the 2025 Draft. He averaged 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds, finishing in double digits per game. In 2024-25, he was named to the NABC First Team All-South Atlantic District. Also read: NBA Draft 2025: Toronto Raptors Select Collin Murray-Boyles With 9th Pick As He Becomes South Carolina's Second-Highest Draft Selection In History Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Edmonton Journal
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Raptors take South Carolina's Murray-Boyles with 9th pick in NBA Draft
Article content Collin Murray-Boyles has been selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors. Murray-Boyles was a forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Article content Article content Latest National Stories
