Olivia Miles enters WNBA MVP conversation after historic shooting performance
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According to a single-source report from sbnation.com, Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has entered the MVP conversation one month into the WNBA season. The 23-year-old guard, drafted second overall after a fifth year at TCU, is averaging 17 points, 6.4 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. The Lynx hold an 8-2 record, the best in the league, and have won six straight games. In an 87-84 win over the Golden State Valkyries, Miles made 8 of 11 three-point attempts, becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to make eight three-pointers in a game. She finished with 28 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, and one turnover. Head coach Cheryl Reeve said the team did not expect that shooting performance, and Miles stated she has always been able to shoot and felt comfortable.
What’s reported
Olivia Miles is 23 years old and was drafted second overall by the Minnesota Lynx after a fifth year at TCU.
She is averaging 17 points, 6.4 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.
Miles is shooting 50.4% from the field, 34.5% from three-point range, and 91.7% from the free-throw line.
The Lynx have an 8-2 record, the best in the league, and have won six straight games since May 17.
In an 87-84 win over the Golden State Valkyries, Miles made 8 of 11 three-point attempts, a WNBA rookie record.
She finished that game with 28 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, and one turnover.
Lynx guard Courtney Williams said on the TV broadcast, “She went crazy. She carried us in that first half.”
Head coach Cheryl Reeve said the shooting performance “was not on our bingo cards.”
Miles said, “I’ve always been able to shoot. I think it’s just a matter of me being comfortable.”
Key figures
Olivia Miles, guard, Minnesota Lynx
Courtney Williams, guard, Minnesota Lynx
Cheryl Reeve, head coach, Minnesota Lynx
A’ja Wilson, forward, Las Vegas Aces
Kelsey Mitchell, guard, Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark, guard, Indiana Fever
Allisha Gray, guard, Atlanta Dream
Brittney Sykes, guard, Toronto Raptors (note: article says “Toronto Raptors” but likely refers to a WNBA team; fact retained as written)
Marina Mabrey, guard, Toronto Raptors
Paige Bueckers, guard, Dallas Wings
Breanna Stewart, forward, New York Liberty
Sources: sbnation.com
