TCU star guard Olivia Miles was selected by the Minnesota Lynx with the No. 2 pick in the first round of the 2026 WNBA draft Monday in New York City.

It’s the second season that TCU coach Mark Campbell has produced a first-round pick after Hailey Van Lith was selected No. 10 last year by the Chicago Sky.

Miles would’ve been a top-five pick in last year’s draft, but turned down the WNBA to spend her senior season at TCU.

Miles’ decision led to her having the best year of her career as she averaged a career-high 19.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game in her lone season in Fort Worth, Texas. One of the most versatile players in college basketball, Miles’ 12 triple-doubles are the third-most in NCAA history.

Miles was voted the Big 12 Player of the Year, an All-American and led the Horned Frogs to their second straight Big 12 regular season championship. Miles was also the catalyst in TCU reaching the Elite Eight for the second straight year as well.

Prior to TCU, Miles spent four seasons at Notre Dame where she established herself as one of college basketball’s top point guards.

Miles played in 101 games at Notre Dame with 95 starts while earning multiple All-American honors and being voted first team All-ACC three times.

In her final season in 2024 Miles played TCU twice with the Horned Frogs defeated the Fighting Irish twice, including in the Sweet 16.

While she only spent a season in Fort Worth, she’ll leave a lasting legacy as she holds the program’s single-season records for points and assists.

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