Pili’s following within college basketball was already growing, but it wasn’t until her 37-point performance against No. 1 South Carolina in December that word started to spread nationally.

Utah Utes forward Alissa Pili (35) reacts to a foul called during an NCAA basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Pili carried that competitive spirit through her adolescence, racking up more than a dozen state championships in volleyball, track and field, wrestling — and her main sport, basketball.

Pili dominated the basketball, volleyball, wrestling and shot put scene in Alaska. She won 13 state titles across multiple sports. But she thought college basketball might not be in the cards.

Utah forward Alissa Pili (35) shoots as South Carolina State forward Jhaven Meade, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Southern California forward Alissa Pili, center, shoots as Oregon forward Ruthy Hebard, right, defends and guard Sabrina Ionescu watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game ...

Polynesian "culture is booming" in women's basketball behind players like Alissa Pili, Te-Hina Paopao, Talia von Oelhoffen and Talana Lepolo.

Utah Women's Basketball star Alissa Pili was named as one of five finalists for the Katrina McClain Award, given to the best women's basketball forward in the nation, and fans can help her win it.

Alissa Pili was the No. 8 overall pick by the Lynx in the 2024 WNBA draft, but she’s only played sparingly. ... Splitting her college basketball career between USC and Utah, ...

Utah women's basketball forward Alissa Pili will play against her former school USC on Friday. After leaving USC, Utah women’s basketball’s Alissa Pili has fit in ‘perfectly’ with her new team ...

Alissa Pili told Mirror U.S. Sport exclusively how she has noticed Napheesa Collier's new demeanor and shared Cheryl Reeve's message after the Minnesota Lynx's 2024 WNBA Finals heartbreak ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Alissa Pili had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead second-seeded Utah to a 63-56 win over 10th-seeded Princeton 63-56 on Sunday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament ...