Minnesota Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Joins Elite WNBA Group
Summary
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has started her WNBA career strongly, becoming the third player in league history to score at least 10 points and make 5 assists in each of her first three games. She ranks near the top among rookies in several statistical categories and leads her team in scoring and assists.Key Facts
- Olivia Miles was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx.
- She scored 15 points and made 2 assists in a recent game that helped her team win 90-86 over the Dallas Wings.
- Miles is the third WNBA player ever to have 10+ points and 5+ assists in each of her first three career games, joining Candace Parker and Sue Bird.
- Among rookies, she ranks first in assists (7.0 per game) and blocks (1.0 per game).
- She is second in rookie scoring with 16.3 points per game.
- Miles also ranks sixth in rebounds (3.7 per game) and tenth in steals (0.7 per game) among rookies.
- Candace Parker and Sue Bird, the other two players with this early-career achievement, had highly successful careers with multiple championships and awards.
- The Lynx are hopeful that Miles will have a similarly impactful career.
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