Aliyah Boston all but knew where her pro career would start even before the Indiana Fever made her the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 WNBA Draft.

Recent discussions had gone well and left quite an impression on Boston, who said the Fever "made me feel at home ever before this was a real reality."

The partnership became official on Monday night in New York, when the South Carolina forward was selected by the Fever to kick off the three-round, 36-player draft.