Indiana Fever Take a Chance on Jillian Alleyne with Training Camp Contract
The Indiana Fever are making strategic moves ahead of the upcoming WNBA season, signing veteran forward Jillian Alleyne to a training camp contract. This signing brings a wealth of international and domestic experience to the Fever’s roster as they continue to shape their lineup.
Alleyne has most recently been dominating overseas, playing for Turkey’s Tarsus Belediyesi Mersin during the 2024-25 season. She showcased her all-around game, averaging an impressive 18.6 points, 13.8 rebounds, 2.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks per contest. Her ability to control the paint, clean up the boards, and contribute on both ends of the floor has made her a standout performer on the international stage.
A former second-round pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft, Alleyne was selected 20th overall by the Phoenix Mercury. While she has yet to establish a long-term role in the league, she has had stints with the Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics during the 2019 and 2021 seasons, respectively. Alongside her WNBA experience, she has spent three seasons playing professionally in Israel, further refining her game and proving her consistency as a top-tier forward.
Before embarking on her professional journey, Alleyne built an exceptional collegiate résumé at the University of Oregon. She earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors and went on to become a three-time All-Pac-12 selection. Her stellar performance during the 2015-16 season led to her being named Pac-12 Co-Player of the Year, solidifying her as one of the most dominant forwards in Oregon’s history.
Now, as she prepares to fight for a spot on the Fever’s final roster, Alleyne brings both experience and hunger to Indiana’s training camp. If she can translate her overseas success into WNBA-level production, she could prove to be a valuable addition to the team. With her elite rebounding ability, defensive presence, and scoring touch inside, Alleyne has the potential to carve out a significant role in Indiana’s rotation.
The Fever’s decision to bring in Alleyne signals their commitment to bolstering their frontcourt depth and adding veteran experience to a young core. As training camp approaches, all eyes will be on the former Oregon star to see if she can make the most of this opportunity and earn her place on Indiana’s regular-season roster.