How often do you see a head coach step up and publicly apologize to a rookie for not giving her minutes? Almost never. But for Aaliyah Nye, that moment came in her very first WNBA season. A second-round pick, 13th overall, Nye wasn’t expected to carve out a big role right away, especially on a stacked title contender like the Las Vegas Aces. Minutes are hard to come by, and rookies usually have to wait their turn.

Although Nye carved out steady minutes during the regular season, her playing time has dipped in the postseason, leaving many fans wondering about her future. It also opens the door to another question: what is her salary and net worth?

What is Aaliyah Nye’s net worth?

Figuring out Aaliyah Nye’s exact net worth isn’t simple; most of her financial details aren’t public. However, according to People AI, she is estimated to have a net worth of $2.36 million, though this figure cannot be independently verified. Once reliable information becomes available, we’ll be sure to update this section.

But under the bright lights in Seattle, with 10,201 fans packed into the arena, Aaliyah Nye delivered a statement. The rookie poured in a then-season-high 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting, highlighted by a fearless finish over 6’7” Li Yueru, a move so bold that even Storm broadcaster Dick Fain couldn’t help but applaud.

And yet, what made the moment even sweeter was the backstory. Just a game earlier, Nye had barely touched the floor in a win over the Sparks. Becky Hammon later admitted that it was on her. “Our last game, I got frustrated with the bench and kind of forgot about her,” Hammon confessed. “And I told her, I apologize for that. So I told her to be ready today. And per usual, she’s ready to go. She was locked in.”

What is Aaliyah Nye’s salary?

In 2025, Aaliyah Nye signed a three-year rookie scale contract worth $217,640 with the Las Vegas Aces, which also includes a team option for a fourth year. The deal gives her an average annual salary of $72,547 over the guaranteed seasons. For the 2025 season, she earns a base salary of $69,267, with the same amount counting against the cap. Here’s a breakdown of her current contract according to Sportac.

Aaliyah Nye’s Career Earnings

Since this is Nye’s rookie season, she has so far earned $69,267. Here’s a projected breakdown of what she could make over the next four years if she remains in the league. *The figure doesn’t include her endorsement earnings, if any:

A look at Aaliyah Nye’s college and professional career

Born on August 14, 2002, in Traverse City, Michigan, Aaliyah Nye’s basketball story started in the backyard of her family home in East Lansing. She would sneak onto a small court before sunrise, often slipping past her mother’s early-morning checks just to get shots up. At East Lansing High School, the 6’0” guard-forward quickly made her mark, piling up 1,370 career points and guiding the team to a remarkable 90–8 record during her time there.

Though ranked only a three-star recruit by ESPN HoopGurlz and initially attracting mostly mid-major offers, Nye’s relentless work ethic and success with the Michigan Storm AAU program earned her 16 scholarship offers. She committed to the University of Illinois, spending two seasons there before transferring to Alabama to further her development.

It was at Alabama where Nye emerged as one of the nation’s premier sharpshooters, finishing her career with 1,739 points and setting the program record for career three-pointers made with 293. Her time in Tuscaloosa firmly etched her name into Alabama basketball history.

Nye earned her well-deserved shot in the WNBA when the Aces selected her with the 13th pick in the 2025 draft. And it’s fair to say she’s still very much a work in progress.

A look at Aaliyah Nye’s Brand Endorsements

Well, Nye’s endorsements make up the majority portion of her net worth, and for good reason. With her rising stardom on the court and undeniable charisma off of it, brands have lined up to align with the Aces guard.

PoetrYY Finance

In 2024, Aaliyah Nye became a brand ambassador for PoetrYY Finance, a digital banking fintech focused on helping athletes with NIL-tailored financial solutions. Representing Alabama Athletics’ official digital banking partner, Nye teamed up with fellow Crimson Tide star Sarah Ashlee Barker to promote financial literacy and strengthen community connections.

The Pants Store

While specific details on Aaliyah Nye’s endorsement with Pantsstore, a lifestyle and apparel brand known for its casual athleisure and streetwear lines, remain somewhat under the radar, the partnership emerged during her senior year at Alabama in late 2024 as part of her expanding NIL portfolio.