Olivia Miles has well and truly made her mark on the WNBA just 10 games into her rookie season. The Minnesota Lynx drafted her as the 2nd pick, and she has been repaying that trust. She has helped the Lynx to a great start to the season.
Minnesota are 1st in the league with an 8-2 record and a 6-game winning streak right now. Miles has shown her efficiency with great aplomb. Her last game was most probably her best game so far in the WNBA. Miles balled out with 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists vs the Golden State Valkyries.
After the 28-point game, Olivia Miles now leads the league with overall net points. This means she is currently leading the MVP race as well. Statistically, she is far ahead of stars like A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and more.
Her net points are +49 (34 offensive and 15 defensive). Second best is A’ja Wilson with +39 (29 offensive and 10 defensive). Paige Bueckers is 5th with 28 (27 and 1), and Caitlin Clark is 11th with 20 (21 and -1).
This metric measures a player’s contribution to her team on both ends of the court. Specific point values are credited and blamed to a player for every play in the game. Ever since its inception, this metric has been the primary criterion for determining someone’s chances of winning the MVP award.
Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark’s record; almost surpasses Paige Bueckers as well
Olivia Miles’ WNBA career is off to a special start. She combined for 44 points and assists vs the Valkyries. Her 7 assists amounted to 16 points, and her own 28 points summed up to 44. She almost broke Paige Bueckers’ WNBA rookie record with this performance.
She has now scored or assisted 317 points in the first 10 games. Paige Bueckers was just 1 point ahead in her rookie year, which is the most by any player in WNBA history.
Miles’ 28 points also included 8 threes. She broke the WNBA rookie record for most threes in a game previously held by Caitlin Clark (7).
Read more:
Olivia Miles Almost Breaks Paige Bueckers’ Impressive Rookie Record
Caitlin Clark Criticism Addressed by Cori Close in Strong Defense of Her Development
College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in the NBA, WNBA, college football, men’s college basketball, women’s college basketball, and college baseball!
