Canadian Aaliyah Edwards is headed to the WNBA. Her high school basketball coach couldn't be prouder
High school basketball coach Karlyn Pixley says she always knew Aaliyah Edwards would achieve her childhood dream of playing in the WNBA.
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![NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Aaliyah Edwards arrives prior to the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) A woman in bright yellow and black braids and a white dress smiles brightly as she holds up a glittery toy basketball.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7175747.1713304387!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/2148757630.jpg)
High school basketball coach Karlyn Pixley says she always knew Aaliyah Edwards would achieve her childhood dream of playing in the WNBA.