Olivia Miles has dominated the NCAA realm so far. Representing TCU, the star player quickly became one of the star prospects for the upcoming WNBA draft. While this year’s draft featured stacked talent, the 23-year-old stood out from the rest.
As expected, with the WNBA draft kicking off, the spotlight was on the college. Much to her delight, Miles was picked up by the Minnesota Lynx as the second overall pick of the year. Surely, representing a champion side like the Lynx elevates one’s confidence. But there was something else that the 2026 Big 12 Player of the Year felt special about the team.
Why Is Minnesota Lynx Special For Olivia Miles?
The Blair Academy product speaks freely and expresses herself openly. Apart from dominating on the court, she also shares her views on various ongoing social issues. Now, joining the Minnesota-based franchise, the former Notre Dame star is happy that the Lynx’s ideals align with her perfectly.
“I’m excited to, again, join a franchise and a culture who aligns with me and my beliefs and gives me a platform to spread whatever message | want to spread. I can’t wait to meet the people in the community that will actually be impacted be me and my presence here,” Miles said per Andrew Dukowitz on X.
Olivia smiles on joining a Lynx franchise that supports players in speaking up for social justice and their beliefs
— Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) April 15, 2026
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Surely, Lynx has been an example of starting major reforms. Only recently, it was Napheesa Collier who lashed out at the WNBA commissioner over the equal pay issues. Thus, apart from playing stellar basketball, the 23-year-old will also freely express herself beyond the court.
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Meanwhile, coming back to her on-court impact for Minnesota, CBS Sports’ Erica Ayala perfectly summed up the scenario.
How Does Olivia Miles Fit In With The Minnesota Lynx?
Her injury will force Napheesa Collier to miss the initial games for the Minnesota Lynx. Thus, it will be up to the 3-time First Team All-ACC to provide support up front to Kayla McBride. Boasting a 48.1% shooting from the field, the young phenom is looking locked in to excel for the Lynx.
Analyzing her role more aptly, Ayala wrote, “Olivia Miles is someone who is going to be able to facilitate things offensively, I think she can get you defensive stops as well. I think we look at where Minnesota is at, Miles is someone that can distribute the ball. We know Olivia Miles is able to get a handful of triple doubles and things of that nature so I think that likely what Cheryl Miller and company are thinking with going with Miles.”
Thus, with things looking quite rosy, fans will now look up to how the NCAA star goes on about her business.