Nye becomes the second former Alabama player taken in this year's draft, joining teammate Sarah Ashlee Barker, who was selected No. 9 overall by the Los Angeles Sparks. With her selection, Nye also etches her name into Crimson Tide lore as the 14th Alabama player ever drafted into the WNBA.
Alabama women’s basketball had a fiery season with a 24-9 record, raising the question of where players like Sarah Ashlee Barker, Zaay Green, and Aaliyah Nye will land in the 2025 WNBA Draft.