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Olivia Miles Poised to Top Clark’s Rookie Scoring Record

6/16/2026

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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is on pace to finish 2026 with 819 points, surpassing rookie Caitlin Clark’s total of 769 points set in 2024.
Olivia Miles averages 18.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 30.9 minutes per game, a 0.6-point gap behind Caitlin Clark’s 19.2 average.
Analysts note Olivia Miles’s rookie season, aided by a 44-game schedule, puts her in contention for Rookie of the Year and possibly MVP honors.

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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is on pace to finish 2026 with 819 points, surpassing rookie Caitlin Clark’s total of 769 points set in 2024.
Olivia Miles averages 18.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 30.9 minutes per game, a 0.6-point gap behind Caitlin Clark’s 19.2 average.
Analysts note Olivia Miles’s rookie season, aided by a 44-game schedule, puts her in contention for Rookie of the Year and possibly MVP honors.