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Rookie Miles Shatters Clark's Scoring Record
21 Sep
Summary
- Olivia Miles set a new WNBA rookie scoring record.
- She surpassed Caitlin Clark's previous record of 769 points.
- Miles also holds other rookie records previously held by Clark.
Olivia Miles has established a new WNBA record for points scored by a rookie in a single season. This achievement occurred during the Minnesota Lynx's recent 101-89 win against the Connecticut Sun. Miles surpassed the previous record of 769 points, a mark previously held by Caitlin Clark.
Miles, who has been a key player for the Lynx, leading them to the best record in the league, has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout her debut season. This latest record adds to her growing list of accolades, as she had already broken other rookie records previously held by Clark. These include the most 3-pointers in a rookie game and the fastest to achieve 350 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists.