Olivia Miles proving worthy of Rookie of the Year hype after historic start
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles is off to a historic start, drawing comparisons to Chelsea Gray and leading the Rookie of the Year race.
PHOENIX — It took Courtney Williams all of one regular-season game to come up with a nickname for her new teammate, Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles : "She’s a little baby Chelsea Gray . " Being likened to the Point Gawd is a "cool" honor, Miles told USA TODAY Sports. She drew the comparison after recording 21 points and eight assists in her first WNBA game, becoming only the fifth player in league history to reach 20-plus points and five-plus assists in their debut.
And like her lightning-quick passes, Miles hasn't slowed down her historic start. The 23-year-old TCU alum has emerged as the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year after becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 45-plus points and 20-plus assists through her first three games. She leads all rookies in assists (5.
2 per game), steals (1. 4) and minutes per game (29. 8) through her first five games.
Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot of talent, but Miles' seamless transition to the big leagues has "really impressed" her. "She's a highlight reel," Reeve said. "I mean, I watched it firsthand.
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