Olivia Miles WNBA mock draft profile: How the TCU guard projects with the Minnesota Lynx
Meghan L. HallThe 2026 women's NCAA Tournament has concluded after a stellar run for UCLA saw the Bruins cut down the nets. Now the tournament's biggest stars turn their attention to next week's WNBA Draft, where they'll be hoping they did enough to impress scouts at the next level.
It's a quick turnaround after the biggest weekend in college basketball with the 2026 WNBA draft scheduled to take place on April 13. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, TCU's Olivia Miles is expected to go in the first round. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the guard's draft night will play out.
Our draft order factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Olivia Miles 2026 WNBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 2 overall, Minnesota Lynx
Hall's Analysis:
Minnesota doesn't struggle to move the ball, but adding Miles into the mix gives the Lynx the ability to take their offensive movement up a level. The TCU guard has a high basketball IQ, which should help her with the rookie learning curve on a team with championship aspirations. Head coach Cheryl Reeve can also bring out the best in Miles defensive skills as she adjusts to WNBA play.
See USA TODAY's full WNBA mock draft here
Olivia Miles player profile
(all stats as of April 9)
- Position: guard
- Current Team: TCU
- 19.6 points per game
- 7.2 rebounds per game
- 6.6 assists per game
- 48.1% field goal percentage
- 35.1% three-point field goal percentage
Minnesota Lynx 2026 draft picks
- No. 2 (via CHI) and No. 45
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