Analyst claims Olivia Miles surpasses Caitlin Clark in performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has gained significant attention in the WNBA this season. As she continues to make a case for the 2026 Rookie of the Year award, Phil Mackey has declared that Miles is a better player than Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark, based on their performances thus far. Miles averages 19 points per game with shooting percentages of 57% from the field and 91% from the free-throw line. Comparatively, Clark has averaged 16.1 points per game with a field goal percentage of 37.4% in her rookie season. Miles recently set a rookie record with a 31-point performance against the Los Angeles Sparks. The debate over their performances is likely to continue as the season unfolds.
- •Olivia Miles is averaging 19.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.
- •Caitlin Clark averages 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists.
- •Miles recently scored a career-high 31 points against Los Angeles Sparks.
- •Phil Mackey argues Miles has shown elite playmaking skills in her rookie season.
- •The comparison reflects different team roles for each player entering the WNBA.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Olivia Miles Is a Better Player Than Caitlin Clark’ — Analyst Explains Why He’d Take Lynx Phenom Over Fever Superstar
"Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has been the talk of the WNBA this season. As she strengthens her case for the 2026 Rookie of the Year award, some have even begun wondering whether she belongs in the MVP conversation alongside Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson.
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