Indiana star Aliyah Boston had arthroscopic surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in her right knee

INDIANAPOLIS — Aliyah Boston underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in her right knee, the Indiana Fever announced Thursday.

The team said their star forward will begin rehabilitation and updates will be provided as they become available.

Boston played in 40 of the Fever’s 44 games during the regular season and averaged 16.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. She raised her scoring in the playoffs, averaging 19.7 points during a first-round series loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

Boston helped the U.S. win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup title in September. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft and the WNBA Rookie of the Year that season is signed with Indiana through the 2029 season.

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