Boston’s big tease before Fever game sparks buzz.
Aliyah Boston Teases Exciting News Before Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Indiana Fever hosted the Chicago Sky on Saturday in a rivalry meeting shaped by injuries on both sides and an expanded role for Aliyah Boston.
With Caitlin Clark sidelined (groin) and Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson out for the season, projections centered on Boston and Kelsey Mitchell to carry usage for a short-handed Fever against a Sky team missing Angel Reese and Courtney Vandersloot.
It marked the fourth meeting of the year, with Indiana dominating the series, having won each of the past three matchups all by double digits.
Before tip, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley playfully pressed her former All-American on off‑court ventures: "You got the podcast with Candace (Parker). When is the signature shoe coming out?"
Boston smiled before responding, "You just gotta wait… It’s on the way."
When Staley closed with "Last question for me," Boston laughed, "No, no, no, you’re done with questions."
Aliyah Boston signature shoe incoming?! 👀 pic.twitter.com/A8GV3XXhFW
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) August 9, 2025
The Signature Shoe Question and Where the Market Stands
Staley’s question wasn't entirely random. Reports in June suggested adidas has been "inching closer" to unveiling a Boston signature sneaker, a milestone few WNBA players reach. Those who have include:
- A’ja Wilson: Nike A’One launched May 2025, quickly selling through early colorways.
- Breanna Stewart: Puma Stewie line (1-4) since 2022, ending a decade‑plus drought.
- Sabrina Ionescu: Nike Sabrina line (1-3) from 2023-2025.
- Angel Reese: Reebok “Angel Reese 1,” unveiled July 2025, release expected before year’s end.
- Caitlin Clark: Nike signature confirmed in her long‑term deal; timeline reported toward 2026 as development continues.
Adding fuel to the fire, images emerged on June 4 of Boston's first signature adidas logo on a pair of DON Issue 6 PEs.
FIRST LOOK: WNBA star Aliyah Boston appears to have debuted her signature adidas logo on a pair of DON Issue 6 PEs 👀 @aa_bostonpic.twitter.com/1i1kPWYqE1
— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) June 4, 2025
So, considering Boston's adidas ties and her All-WNBA-level output this season, there may be more to her "it's on the way" comments.
Like she said, for now, we'll "just have to wait."
Boston and Staley: A Throughline From Columbia to Indianapolis
Boston chose South Carolina over multiple bluebloods, calling Staley in tears to commit; the partnership delivered a dominant 2022 title run and a trophy case of national awards for Boston, alongside Naismith Coach of the Year for Staley.
After completing the undefeated 38-0 season in 2023-24, capping it off with an NCAA title, Boston was there, despite departing for the WNBA the year prior.
When Staley broke down in tears after the historic season, the first person to console her was Boston.
The happiest of tears from Dawn Staley and who is there to pick her up? Aliyah Boston.
— Tyler DeLuca (@TylerDeLuca) April 7, 2024
This feels like a moment that just encapsulates everything that Dawn has been able to build at SC. pic.twitter.com/Jk5086Z86z
The relationship has remained close in the pros.
Staley frequently amplifies her former players’ WNBA milestones, recently celebrating Boston, A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray as All-Star starters with a "family over everybody" message that resonated across women’s hoops.
Boston, for her part, has described Staley as a "second mom," crediting her with pushing leadership growth early in Boston’s college career.
Now, from Player of the Week nods to triple‑usage nights, the platform is there for Boston to launch her own signature shoe and the pregame nod from Staley suggests some momentum behind the scenes, too.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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