Olivia Miles breaks rookie scoring record, compares with Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Olivia Miles finished her rookie season in the WNBA with Minnesota, averaging 19.8 points per game and scoring a total of 790 points, which surpasses Caitlin Clark's record of 769 set in 2024. Miles's performance included 22 games with at least 20 points and a shooting percentage of 49.2%. While Clark retains the rookie assist record with 337, Miles ranks second in that category. The team success differed significantly, with Minnesota achieving a 33-11 record while Indiana finished 20-20 during Clark's rookie year. Both players started in the All-Star Game during their respective rookie seasons, with Miles earning the 2026 Rookie of the Year award unanimously.
- •Olivia Miles scored 790 points, breaking Caitlin Clark's rookie record.
- •Miles averaged 19.8 points with a 49.2% shooting rate.
- •Caitlin Clark holds the rookie assist record at 337.
- •Minnesota finished 33-11, while Indiana went 20-20 in 2024.
- •Both players were WNBA All-Star starters during their rookie seasons.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — How does Olivia Miles’ record-breaking rookie year compare with Caitlin Clark’s?
"thenews2.com/Depositphotos Olivia Miles breaks Clark’s scoring mark Olivia Miles completed her first WNBA regular season with Minnesota after being selected No. 2 overall in 2026. She averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 40 starts. Miles finished with 790 points, breaking Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record of 769 from 2024. Clark…
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