Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd highlight top WNBA rookies in 2026 season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
As the WNBA season progresses, Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx and Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings emerge as standout rookies. Miles leads all rookies with 15.8 points and 6.2 assists per game, contributing to the Lynx's impressive 7-2 record. Fudd, the first overall draft pick, has shown consistent improvement, scoring in double figures in four of her last six games. Kiki Rice and Pauline Astier also rank highly among rookies, with Rice contributing to the Toronto Tempo and Astier stepping up for the New York Liberty amid injuries. Their performances indicate a promising future for this year’s draft class, with key matchups ahead.
- •Olivia Miles averages 15.8 points, leads rookies in scoring and assists.
- •Azzi Fudd scores 12.1 points with significant shooting percentages.
- •Kiki Rice scores 13.1 points for the Toronto Tempo.
- •Pauline Astier contributes 12 points for the New York Liberty.
- •Overall rookies showing strong early-season performances.
- 7:23 PMCBS Sports — WNBA Rookie Rankings: Azzi Fudd and Kiki Rice enter top five as Olivia Miles moves to the front of the pack
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and the 8 best WNBA rookies, ranked
- 9:24 PMGoogle News — Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and the 8 best WNBA rookies, ranked - SB Nation
"Where Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Kiki Rice, and other top WNBA draft picks rank almost a month into the WNBA season.
"Over the past two weeks the No. 1 pick has found her footing in the pros
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External links- CBS SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:23 PMWNBA Rookie Rankings: Azzi Fudd and Kiki Rice enter top five as Olivia Miles moves to the front of the pack
Over the past two weeks the No. 1 pick has found her footing in the pros
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:24 PMOlivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and the 8 best WNBA rookies, ranked
Where Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Kiki Rice, and other top WNBA draft picks rank almost a month into the WNBA season.
- Google NewsJun 2, 2026, 9:24 PMOlivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and the 8 best WNBA rookies, ranked - SB Nation
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