Boston projected as No 1 WNBA draft pick

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina All-American Aliyah Boston is headed to the WNBA. The Gamecocks’ 6-foot-5 forward made it official Saturday, a day after her team’s bid for a second straight NCAA Tournament title and undefeated season ended in a 77-73 loss to Iowa in the national semifinals. Boston long has been considered the No. 1 overall pick if she chose to go pro. She released a post on social media where she thanked her family, coaches, teammates and South Carolina fans. “I have decided to further pursue my dream by declaring for the 2023 WNBA draft,” she said. Boston,…