Olivia Miles is making waves with the third-seeded TCU Horned Frogs as they head into the NCAA Tournament. TCU, who finished first in the Big 12 with a 29-5 record, will face the 14th-seeded UC San Diego Tritons in the first round on March 20.
Miles’ Impact at TCU
Miles, a graduate student, is making a significant impact for the Horned Frogs. She leads the team in scoring with 19.6 points per game, minutes played at 35.0, and assists with 6.4 per game. Miles earned her political science degree over four seasons at Notre Dame.
WNBA Potential and Transfer Decision
Miles was projected as the No. 2 overall pick for the 2025 WNBA Draft. However, she opted to use her final year of eligibility to transfer to TCU.
After returning from a knee injury, Miles wanted to gain more confidence in her game. She didn’t feel emotionally, mentally or physically ready to go to the WNBA.
Accolades and Achievements
Miles is a four-time All-American and a three-time Nancy Lieberman Award finalist. She earned first-team All-Big 12 honours this season and previously received first-team All-ACC honours in every full season she played at Notre Dame.
- Miles is one of three players in the last 15 years to average at least 15 points, five assists, and five rebounds while shooting 40% from deep.
- The others are Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu.
- Miles is the only player in NCAA history to record a 20-point triple-double in her first game back from a yearlong injury absence.
- She also became the first freshman ever to record a triple-double during March Madness.
The 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament tips off on Friday, April 3 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix and Arizona.