The 2025 season already had many top prospects coming in from college, with French international Dominique Malonga also chasing the WNBA dream. In the mix, there was Olivia Miles, who would have changed the whole draft boards, except maybe Paige Bueckers’ selection. But the player opted to stay with the NCAA for her final season and even moved to TCU in the transfer portal.
Her decision shocked many, but Miles defended her TCU move, and now, at the end of the 2025-26 season, she proved herself right with her performances in the ‘new program’.
Olivia Miles In Top Five Pick Projections
Playing for Notre Dame, the 5-foot-10 guard made significant improvements, showcasing her offensive prowess on the court. Sadly, lack of support and inability to defend clutch situations cost the Irish a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
But now, playing on a more balanced team, the 22-year-old guard is showcasing her abilities with the ball, averaging 6.2 assists per game and ranking fifth in Div I. This not only boosts her stock in the upcoming WNBA draft, but she is also one of the candidates for the top pick, as a WNBA analyst highlights the pros of teaming up Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles. Her decision to stay in the NCAAW makes more sense now. An improved CBA would be an additional perk of waiting for a year.
Olivia Miles 11/5/5 in first half of TCU debut pic.twitter.com/zjIdArdVru
— Shabazz 💫 (@ShowCaseShabazz) November 6, 2025
On the floor, the player will be looking to break into her fit ever Sweet 16 stage as she speaks about her dream in a recent interview. “It’s just an aspect of desperation. Your season’s on the line, your dream’s on the line with a group of people you really care about. That’s the difference between March and the regular season,” Miles told reporters.
Scroll to continue reading
Trending WNBA News
TCU (29-5) is the No. 3 seed in the Sacramento 4 Regional and will host UC San Diego (24-8) in a first-round game Friday.
Minnesota Lynx To Target Olivia Miles In 2026 WNBA Draft
Irrespective of her performance in the March Madness, the player has already made a name for herself as an offensive playmaker who can be deadly with her assists and help with scoring, too. Now, there are multiple franchises looking for a prolific guard at the moment. But one contender team that could use her attribute perfectly is the Minnesota Lynx, who came close to winning the title for two seasons in a row.
Women’s College Basketball Players Averaging 15+ Points, 5+ Rebounds, and 5+ Assists:
— I talk hoops 🏀 (@trendyhoopstars) December 8, 2025
Kiyomi McMiller (Penn State)
Maggie Doogan (Richmond)
Liv McGill (Florida)
Olivia Miles (TCU)
Ny’Ceara Pryor (Texas A&M)
Sarah Strong (UConn)
🪄 pic.twitter.com/pmGdzaDg7t
Her high-IQ, elite playmaking skills can immediately enhance their offense and eventually replace or supplement Courtney Williams as a primary ball-handler. Her exceptional court vision, passing ability, and improved 3-point shooting align with Cheryl Reeve’s system, providing a potential long-term, generational point guard option.