Olivia Miles - WNBA Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Skylar Diggins seemingly isn't retiring anytime soon, but the Storm would be wise to draft Miles as her potential successor. The TCU guard is currently top-10 in the country in assists per game (7.5) and undoubtedly the best passer in the 2026 draft. Her court vision is elite (similar to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray) and so is her ability to create separation between herself and the defender. She gets downhill at blazing speeds with thoughtful footwork, but can also pull up for a shot when needed.

The general consensus was that the Storm were going to take Miles with the No. 2 pick last year, but she stunned everyone by staying in school, which forced the Storm into taking Dominique Malonga. The French center looked awesome as a rookie, and now, the Storm might wind up with Miles after all, which would be a tremendous coup. Miles is a brilliant playmaker who could help unlock the Storm's offense, and the defensive structure in Seattle could help cover for her on that side of the ball.

Miles would have been a lottery pick in an arguably superior draft in 2025. She is a complete point guard prospect with a tight handle, elite vision, effective finishing at the rim and a heavy dose of flair. Miles can make outlet passes, skip passes, entry passes and find her pick-and-roll partner with aplomb. She had the best plus-minus on a stacked Notre Dame team in 2024-25. Miles is also a solid team defender, even if she'll never be a go-to stopper. One thing missing from her arsenal pre-injury was a consistent jumper, and she made 40.6 percent of her 3-pointers last season. If she regresses at TCU, Miles will fall on the board, but for now, she is a top-two prospect in this draft.

With a roster full of free agents, it's hard to know what prototype of player the Lynx need. Miles is the best available option, so let's send her to Minnesota.

Miles, a transfer from Notre Dame playing her final collegiate season at TCU, has been just what the No. 10 Horned Frogs needed. She is averaging 18.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG and 7.5 APG and appears to be the top point guard pick among college seniors. Miles could be a backcourt standout for the Storm's future.