Aaliyah Nye is an American professional basketball player who currently plays guard/forward for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. Recognized for her elite three-point shooting and scoring ability, she is a standout college player and a highly regarded WNBA rookie.
Early Life and Background
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Full Name: Aaliyah Nye
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Date of Birth: August 14, 2002
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Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama (raised in East Lansing, Michigan)
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Height: 6’0″ (1.83 m)
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Position: Guard/Forward
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High School: East Lansing High School (East Lansing, Michigan)
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Averaged 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.8 steals per game as a junior
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Averaged 16.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a senior
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Finished high school with 1,370 points
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2020 Michigan Miss Basketball runner-up
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Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year
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Received 16 scholarship offers
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College Career
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Illinois Fighting Illini (2020–2022):
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Played two seasons at Illinois
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Alabama Crimson Tide (2022–2025):
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Junior year (2022–23): 9.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists per game
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Senior year (2023–24): 14.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game
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Led the SEC and ranked third nationally in three-pointers made
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Set single-season Alabama record with 108 three-pointers
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Scored career-high 28 points vs. Mississippi State
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Graduate year (2024–25): 15.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists per game
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Started all 33 games
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Set new Alabama single-season record with 111 three-pointers
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Became Alabama’s career leader in made three-pointers (293)
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Scored career-high 32 points vs. Ole Miss
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Set Alabama single-game record with nine three-pointers vs. Florida
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Led the SEC in three-pointers made (111) and three-pointers per game (3.4)
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Named SEC Player of the Week (Dec. 31, 2024)
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WBCA Coaches All-America honorable mention
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Finished with 1,739 career points
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Professional Career
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Drafted: 2nd round, 13th overall, 2025 WNBA Draft by Las Vegas Aces
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Teams: Las Vegas Aces (2025–present)
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WNBA Rookie Season:
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Expected to bring elite three-point shooting and scoring
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Projected as a key bench contributor and floor spacer
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Achievements & Honors
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Alabama’s career leader in made three-pointers (293)
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Single-season Alabama record for three-pointers made (111)
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Single-game Alabama record for three-pointers made (9)
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SEC Player of the Week (Dec. 31, 2024)
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WBCA Coaches All-America honorable mention
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Second Team All-SEC (2024)
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2020 Michigan Miss Basketball runner-up
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Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year (Michigan, 2020)
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Led SEC in three-pointers made (2024–25)
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1,739 career points
Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Elite three-point shooter
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Versatile scorer
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Strong basketball IQ and off-ball movement
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Reliable defender and rebounder for her position
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Style:
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Athletic, intelligent wing who excels in catch-and-shoot situations
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Brings energy, shooting, and a team-first mentality
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FAQs About Aaliyah Nye
What position does Aaliyah Nye play?
Guard/Forward
Which team does she play for?
Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)
How old is Aaliyah Nye?
22 (born August 14, 2002)
What are her main achievements?
Alabama career leader in made three-pointers, single-season and single-game Alabama records for three-pointers, SEC Player of the Week, WBCA Coaches All-America honorable mention, Second Team All-SEC
What is her playing style?
Elite three-point shooter and versatile wing with strong scoring and basketball IQ
Conclusion
Aaliyah Nye is a record-setting college sharpshooter and promising WNBA rookie whose three-point shooting and scoring ability make her a valuable asset for the Las Vegas Aces and a rising figure in women’s basketball.
(Age, statistics, and honors are as of June 2025.)
