Former HBCU player signs WNBA contract
Tilly Boler made the most of her basketball career as an HBCU star at Jackson State University. Now she'll get an opportunity to do the same in the WNBA. Boler, who wasn't drafted in this year's WNBA Draft, signed a training camp contract with the Chicago Sky on April 16.
Boler, a 6-foot-1 guard from Meridian, Mississippi, played four seasons at JSU under coach Tomekia Reed. Boler's performance peaked during the 2022–23 season, averaging 12.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, earning her a spot on the All-SWAC team. She continued her strong play into the 2023–24 season, maintaining averages of 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.?
In her final collegiate season (2024–25), Boler transferred to the University of Memphis, where she led the team with an average of 16.6 points per game and made 67 three-pointers, shooting 37.0% from beyond the arc. Her outstanding performance earned her First Team All-AAC and All-Newcomer Team honors.
The Chicago Sky concluded the 2024 WNBA season with a 13–27 record, finishing 10th in the league and missing the playoffs. Under first-year head coach Teresa Weatherspoon, the team underwent significant changes, including the departure of key players and the integration of rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. Reese made an immediate impact, averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game, setting a WNBA rookie record with 26 double-doubles before a wrist injury ended her season prematurely.
Chennedy Carter led the team in scoring with 17.5 points per game, while Marina Mabrey contributed 14.0 points and 4.5 assists per game . Despite these individual performances, the Sky struggled with consistency and depth, leading to a decision to part ways with Coach Weatherspoon after the season.
The Sky aim to rebuild and return to playoff contention under new head coach Tyler Marsh.
The post Former HBCU player signs WNBA contract appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Diggins leads Seattle against Minnesota after 26-point showing
Minnesota Lynx (9-0, 8-0 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (5-4, 5-3 Western Conference) Seattle; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Skylar Diggins scored 26 points in the Seattle Storm's 89-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Advertisement Seattle finished 14-6 at home and 13-7 in Western Conference games during the 2024-25 season. The Storm shot 43.5% from the field and 28.8% from 3-point range last season. Minnesota finished 30-10 overall and 14-6 in Western Conference action during the 2024-25 season. The Lynx averaged 82.0 points per game while allowing opponents to score 75.6 last season. INJURIES: Storm: Katie Lou Samuelson: out for season (knee). Lynx: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Dallas visits Phoenix following Ogunbowale's 26-point showing
Dallas Wings (1-9, 0-6 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (6-4, 4-4 Western Conference) Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings visits the Phoenix Mercury after Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points in the Wings' 81-65 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. Advertisement Phoenix finished 10-10 in Western Conference games and 10-10 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Mercury allowed opponents to score 84.8 points per game and shoot 43.1% from the field last season. Dallas went 9-31 overall last season while going 6-14 in Western Conference games. The Wings averaged 84.2 points per game last season, 14.7 on free throws and 18.9 from beyond the arc. INJURIES: Mercury: Megan McConnell: out (knee), Kahleah Copper: out (knee), Natasha Mack: out (back). Wings: Tyasha Harris: out (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Los Angeles takes on Las Vegas following Plum's 24-point game
Los Angeles Sparks (3-7, 2-6 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (4-3, 2-2 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks plays the Las Vegas Aces after Kelsey Plum scored 24 points in the Sparks' 89-81 overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries. Advertisement Las Vegas went 13-7 at home and 12-8 in Western Conference action during the 2024-25 season. The Aces averaged 86.4 points per game last season, 15.2 on free throws and 28.2 from 3-point range. Los Angeles finished 5-15 in Western Conference play and 8-32 overall during the 2024-25 season. The Sparks allowed opponents to score 85.6 points per game and shoot 46.4% from the field last season. INJURIES: Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal), Megan Gustafson: out (leg). Sparks: Cameron Brink: out (knee), Rae Burrell: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
