We're just days into the WNBA season, but one rookie has already staked a powerful claim to the Rookie of the Year throne. Meet Olivia Miles, the No. 2 overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx, who is turning heads with a dazzling start to her professional career.

After a decorated college run—four years at Notre Dame and one at TCU—Miles wasted no time making an impact. In her WNBA debut on Saturday, she nearly willed the Lynx to victory in a tight 91-90 loss to the Atlanta Dream, posting an eye-popping stat line: 21 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. It was the kind of all-around performance that hints at a future superstar, especially for a Lynx squad that saw half its rotation depart in the offseason.

Miles didn't let up in her encore. On Tuesday night, she led Minnesota to a win over the Phoenix Mercury with a steady 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, proving her debut was no fluke.

Is it too early for serious Rookie of the Year chatter? Absolutely. But the signs are unmistakable. "She's gonna be a heck of a player in our league," Mercury head coach Nate Thibbets said before Tuesday's game. "One game under her belt, but she's a generational passer. She's just got elite-level vision."

Meanwhile, the rest of the top five draft picks are finding their footing at a slower pace. No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd came off the bench in her opener, scoring just 3 points on two shots—a product of the Dallas Wings' deep guard rotation limiting her opportunities. No. 3 pick Awa Fam remains overseas, with no debut date set for the Seattle Storm. No. 4 pick Lauren Betts is also coming off the bench for the Mystics, backing up a frontcourt that appears locked in for the future. And No. 5 pick Gabriella Jaquez has shown promise for the Chicago Sky with a versatile 10-point, 7-rebound, 2-assist, 2-steal opener.

But for now, the spotlight belongs to Miles. If her first two games are any indication, this rookie race might already have a clear favorite.