WNBA All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Paige Bueckers have been honored with selections, alongside Napheesa Collier, who was recognized as one of three All-Star graduates and featured on both the 2026 and 2024 Athletics 30 Under 30 lists.
In 2025, Boston earned her first All-WNBA and All-Defense team honors while leading the injury-plagued Indiana Fever to a playoff appearance and a surprising first-round victory. Beyond basketball, Boston expanded her business ventures, co-hosted a podcast with WNBA legend Candace Parker, and invested in the upcoming NWSL expansion team, Boston Legacy.
Bueckers, who guided UConn to their first national championship in nearly ten years, was the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. She claimed Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA honors in her debut season. Off the court, Bueckers is building a diverse business portfolio with endorsements from major brands like Nike and DoorDash and is rumored to star in the Apple Original Film “Jess & Pearl,” where she also serves as executive producer.
Boston and Bueckers share more than just the 30 Under 30 accolade; in 2022, Boston’s South Carolina team defeated Bueckers’ UConn squad to win the NCAA national championship. Both also have a history of success together on USA Basketball teams, including the unforgettable 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup victory.
Meanwhile, Napheesa Collier, who was the runner-up for the 2025 WNBA MVP, is acknowledged for her leadership off the court as a co-founder of Unrivaled and as vice president and a leading voice of the WNBPA.
Fan Take: This celebration of young stars like Boston, Bueckers, and Collier highlights the WNBA’s rising talent and their expanding influence beyond basketball. Their growing presence in media, business, and leadership roles signals a bright future for the sport, inspiring fans and paving the way for broader recognition of women’s professional basketball.
