Olivia Miles leads WNBA rookies as season approaches end
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

As the WNBA returns from its FIBA break, Olivia Miles retains her position as the top rookie, with strong performances showing promise for the future. Kiki Rice of the Toronto Tempo has emerged as another standout, recently tying her season high with 24 points against Seattle. Other noteworthy rookies include Flau'jae Johnson, who set a record for rookie 20-point games in Storm history, and Awa Fam, displaying potential with solid games despite challenges. The league heads towards its finale with less than ten days left in the regular season, providing a critical time for these players to further showcase their skills.
- •Olivia Miles is a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.
- •Kiki Rice scored 24 points against Seattle on August 26.
- •Flau'jae Johnson became Storm's rookie with most 20-point games.
- •Awa Fam showed promise with 20 points against Portland.
- •The WNBA regular season ends in less than ten days.
- 3:18 PMCBS Sports — WNBA Rookie Rankings: Kiki Rice shining for Tempo, Olivia Miles still on top as league returns from FIBA break
"Rice's late-season play has everyone in Toronto bullish about the future
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