2026 WNBA Draft: Minnesota Lynx select TCU G Olivia Miles with No. 2 overall pick
The All-American guard becomes TCU’s second first-round pick in two years.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Olivia Miles (R) of TCU poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (L) after being selected with the 2nd pick in the first round by the Minnesota Lynx during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images) | Getty Images The TCU women’s basketball team has another first-round draft selection and she’s now the highest draft pick in program history.
All-American and All-Big 12 guard Olivia Miles, who led the Horned Frogs to a Big 12 title and a second consecutive Elite Eight appearances, was taken by the Minnesota Lynx with the No. 2 overall pick during the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday evening. Miles, who was named both the Big 12 Player of the Year and the Newcomer of the Year, averaged 19.
6 points, 7. 2 rebounds and 6. 6 assists per game during the 2025-26 season.
"The anticipation is unlike anything I've ever felt before. " @oliviamiles06 could not wait to hear her name picked in the WNBA draft 🙌 (via @sportsiren ) pic. twitter.