Aaliyah Nye, WNBA rookie, embraces her Native American heritage

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WNBA rookie Aaliyah Nye is a tribal citizen of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan. Nye, drafted 13th overall by the Las Vegas Aces, is one of few WNBA players with Native American heritage. She grew up participating in tribal activities and pow wows. Her family has a strong athletic background, with both parents playing sports. Nye played college basketball at Illinois and Alabama before entering the WNBA.


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