Dez Bryant names Olivia Miles as the new WNBA face
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Dez Bryant, former Dallas Cowboys player, has identified Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles as the 'face of the WNBA.' This announcement comes amid a broader discussion involving stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. In her recent match against Clark, Miles stood out with a team-high 28 points, helping secure a 108-100 victory for the Lynx. Currently, she averages 19.7 points per game and is a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. The debate over who truly represents the WNBA continues to gain traction.
- •Dez Bryant claims Olivia Miles represents the WNBA's face, bypassing established stars.
- •Miles averages 19.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season.
- •In her matchup, Miles outperformed Caitlin Clark, scoring 28 points.
- •The Lynx currently have a strong 21-6 record.
- •Miles is a leading candidate for the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year.
- 6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Legend Dez Bryant Reveals His ‘Face of the WNBA,’ and It’s Not Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, or Angel Reese
"Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson have often been mentioned in the “face of the WNBA” debates. Last month, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined the discourse, claiming that the title couldn’t belong to Clark or any one player yet.
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