Indiana Fever Star Opens up About Teammates in Unrivaled
As the 2026 Unrivaled season approaches, Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston is preparing for a rare and unconventional challenge: competing against her own teammates. The offseason league, which tips off January 5th in Miami and airs on TNT, TruTV, and Max, will feature four key Fever players across different teams. Boston will be playing alongside Lexie Hull, whose fierce defence earned her a spot in the Fever's starting five last season. Boston and Hull will also be joined by Aari McDonald and Kelsey Mitchell, giving fans a welcome dose of basketball during the WNBA offseason. However, instead of sharing the same locker room and running plays together, these athletes will be lining up on opposite sides of the court.
For fans, the setup adds an unusual twist to their familiar chemistry. Boston will take the floor with Phantom BC, while Hull returns to Rose BC, the squad she helped lead to the 2025 Unrivaled title. McDonald is set to compete with Breeze BC, and Mitchell will join Hive BC, ensuring that all four Fever representatives will clash throughout the season. While supporters may have hoped to see Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham included as well, the participation of these four favorites keeps Indiana well represented.
Boston and Hull are the only two Fever players with prior Unrivaled experience, having faced one another multiple times last season. Boston played for Vinyl BC in 2025, giving her and Hull several opportunities for friendly battles on the court. Those matchups, she shared, brought a surprising blend of competitiveness and comedy as the two tried to balance rivalry with camaraderie. Their familiarity created moments that felt more like inside jokes than heated competition.
Boston recently opened up about those dynamics on the November 19th episode of her Post Moves podcast, describing the experience as both "weird" and entertaining. She recalled moments when she and Hull found themselves laughing with each other mid-play as they sprinted down the court. Even in the post, Boston joked about calling Hull out when her defense got a little too physical. Despite the playful tone, she emphasized that both players remained determined to win in each matchup.
Ultimately, Boston said that competing against teammates brings out the best kind of competitive spirit. The games may feel unusual, but they also strengthen bonds built during the WNBA season. For fans, seeing four Fever players push each other in a new environment offers a fresh look at their skills and personalities. And for Boston, the challenge is simple: enjoy the moment, compete hard, and appreciate seeing a familiar face on the other side of the floor.
