Aaliyah Nye

On Friday night, Aaliyah Nye and Sarah Ashlee Barker will face off against each other for the first time in their professional careers.

The rookie guard recorded 17 points, two rebounds, and two assists-a stat line that only tells part of her story.

Alabama women's basketball players are now making waves coast to coast - from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

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.

"Nye is obviously an excellent 3-point shooter," said ESPN analyst Andraya Carter during a pre-draft conference call.

In her final season with the Crimson Tide, Nye established an impressive legacy, solidifying her status as a legend at the Capstone.

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.

Despite Barker's heroic efforts, the Terrapins were too strong to hold off, closing out the game with a 111-108 victory in a heart-stopping finish.

No. 20 Alabama women's basketball celebrated their final home game with an 88-85 victory against No.7 LSU, showcasing true grit and dedication in this upset.

On Sunday, Nye scored 29 points, including six 3-pointers, which propelled her to the top of the all-time 3-pointers list for women's basketball at the University of Alabama. With a total of 278 3-pointers made.