Olivia Miles Sets New WNBA Rookie Scoring Record for a Season

During the Minnesota Lynx's contest versus the Connecticut Sun, Olivia Miles eclipsed Caitlin Clark's rookie season points record. Both players had accumulated 769 points before the game, and Miles claimed the lead with a free throw just 29 seconds into the second quarter. The 2024 rookie, selected second overall after stints at Notre Dame and TCU, is posting averages of 19.7 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. Her scoring surge helped the Lynx maintain the best record in the WNBA. Miles achieved the milestone in her 40th game of the season, matching the number of games Clark needed for her record.