In just three WNBA games, Olivia Miles has already carved her name into the league's history books. The Minnesota Lynx rookie, selected No. 2 overall in the 2025 draft, is living up to—and exceeding—every expectation.
Following her standout performance against the Dallas Wings on Thursday, Miles now boasts 49 points and 21 assists through her first three professional games. That stat line places her in elite company: she's only the fifth player in WNBA history to average over 15 points and 5 assists in her first three career games, joining legends like Sue Bird, Candace Parker, Nikki McCray, and Caitlin Clark—who put up 51 points and 17 assists in her own historic start.
Basketball insider Alexa Philippou confirmed the milestone on social media, adding to the buzz surrounding the rookie's explosive debut. But Miles wasn't done yet. Her 6-assist night against the Wings also pushed her total to 21 assists, ranking her fourth all-time for most assists by a player in her first three games as a rookie. For a player just beginning her WNBA journey, that's a remarkable statement.
This latest achievement comes on the heels of another record. In her very first game against the Atlanta Dream, Miles dropped 21 points and 8 assists, making her just the fifth player to record over 20 points and 5 assists in a WNBA debut. From day one, she's shown she belongs.
Scoring and playmaking have always been Miles' strengths. During her college career at Notre Dame and TCU, she averaged over 15 points and 5 assists per game. The question mark heading into the pros wasn't her skill—it was how she'd handle the increased physicality and faster pace of the WNBA. So far, she's answered that question without missing a beat.
That was especially evident against the Wings, who boast a stacked perimeter featuring Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd. It was never going to be an easy matchup, but Miles executed her shots perfectly and poured in a crucial 15 points in a tightly contested game. Her performance also helped lift veterans like Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams, proving that even as a rookie, she's already making her teammates better.
Three games in, Olivia Miles isn't just meeting expectations—she's rewriting them.