"Aaliyah Nye is hitting her stride. After playing basketball at the University of Illinois and the University of Alabama, the guard-forward joined the Las Vegas Aces as the 13th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, and now she's competing in the Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. On game day, the 23-year-old finds her center with routine - one that involves plenty of sleep. "I go to shootaround, go home, take a nap, and come back to [the arena]," she says. "[That's how] I feel comfortable.""
"It's based on how I'm feeling that day. I don't put too much pressure on myself to put an outfit [together] because, at the end of the day, we're trying to just play basketball and win a game. But I have been thinking about my tunnel 'fits just a little bit. You can't go wrong with a set. It's easier to just have a set that just matches."
Aaliyah Nye centers her game-day preparation on consistent routine and rest, prioritizing nap time between shootaround and return to the arena. Nye uses faith as an anchor, attending chapel and practicing positive self-talk and visualization to picture game moments. She values practical comfort and simplicity in pregame fashion, favoring matching sets for the tunnel walk. Her game bag essentials include a purple Stanley and Nike Air Max. Nye focuses on maintaining momentum through routine, sleep, grounding practices, and clear mental preparation to perform effectively in high-stakes games.
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