Olivia Miles tops WNBA rookie rankings; Sydney Taylor debuts at No. 4
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
In the latest WNBA Rookie Rankings, Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx leads the list, showcasing her impressive performance throughout the season. Sydney Taylor of the Chicago Sky makes her debut at No. 4 after scoring 24 points in her first career start despite the Sky's narrow loss to the New York Liberty. Azzi Fudd rises to No. 2 following a standout shooting night, while Pauline Astier and Flau'jae Johnson round out the top five. This week saw significant shifts as injuries sidelined Kiki Rice, who was previously ranked, leaving room for new contenders to emerge.
- •Olivia Miles remains the top rookie in CBS rankings.
- •Sydney Taylor scored 24 points in her first start.
- •Azzi Fudd recorded an 88.9% shooting night last week.
- •Pauline Astier continues to see valuable minutes with the Liberty.
- •Kiki Rice is sidelined with a Grade 2 ankle sprain.
- 9:22 PMCBS Sports — WNBA Rookie Rankings: Sydney Taylor makes her debut, Azzi Fudd rises and Olivia Miles solidifies the top spot
"Chicago's Sydney Taylor has been a rare bright spot for the struggling Sky
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