Olivia Miles is headed to Minnesota after the Lynx selected the TCU guard with the No. 2 overall pick in Monday night's WNBA draft.
The pick gives Minnesota one of the most polished guards in her class while addressing a clear backcourt need. Miles enters the WNBA as an elite passer and lead creator, adding another layer to a Lynx team that finished with the league's best regular-season record last year at 34-10.
Miles earned the No. 2 slot with a standout final college season at TCU. After transferring from Notre Dame, she played in all 38 games and averaged 19.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists. She helped lead the Horned Frogs to a 32-6 record, a second straight Big 12 title, and an Elite Eight run while also winning Big 12 Player of the Year.
Her resume stretches beyond one season. Miles leaves college a three-time AP All-American and one of the most creative playmakers in recent draft classes. Her court vision, pace, and ability to create in transition made her a lottery lock in most mock 2026 WNBA drafts.
Minnesota's fit is also part of the story. The Lynx already have a veteran core led by Napheesa Collier — who recently received a core qualifying offer — and Courtney Williams, which should ease Miles's transition to the pros.
At the Draft, Olivia Miles took time to reflect on her journey to the WNBA.
"Deep breath, that's why I got emotional," Miles told reporters. "It's finally here, finally heard my name. This is what this was for."
With the No. 2 pick, the Lynx added yet another player who can help keep the perennial contender in the title conversation ahead of the 2026 WNBA season.
