Olivia Miles has been named the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the 12 months. She is the primary participant to obtain the award unanimously for the reason that voting format was launched.
The Minnesota Lynx guard obtained all first-place votes from the Related Press voting panel after a formidable first season within the league.
Miles averaged 19.8 factors, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per recreation, serving to Minnesota end the common season with the WNBA’s finest report.
The 22-year-old additionally grew to become an necessary a part of the Lynx’s backcourt all through the season.
Her performances additionally helped her earn recognition alongside a number of the league’s largest names. It’s her consistency all through the common season that finally earned her the rookie award.
The award caps a memorable first season for Miles, who now heads into the playoffs with Minnesota trying to make a deep postseason run.
