Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Has Put Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers on Notice
Summary
Olivia Miles, a rookie point guard for the Minnesota Lynx, is performing very well in her first WNBA season. She scored a career-high 31 points in a recent game and is on track to win Rookie of the Year and possibly be considered for the league’s MVP award.Key Facts
- Olivia Miles was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
- She scored 31 points on 80% shooting in a win against the Los Angeles Sparks.
- Miles has scored more points than any guard in their first 15 WNBA games since 2006.
- Her 24 points in the first half of a game are the most by any rookie in WNBA history.
- She has generated 485 points in her first 15 games, a WNBA rookie record.
- Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark are second and third in rookie scoring totals.
- The Minnesota Lynx finished with the best WNBA record last year but lost All-Star Napheesa Collier to injury.
- Miles’ strong start may impact discussions about the best young guard in the WNBA.
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