FIBA Women's World Cup spotlights Olivia Miles' playmaking

2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year took 2nd in MVP balloting

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup highlighted guard Olivia Miles for her passing skills on Thursday. It marks the latest international nod for Miles after FIBA sparked debate on her standing among elite young guards in June.

Why it matters: Miles wrapped her debut professional campaign as the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a six-player All-Rookie Team selection alongside Astier, Fudd, Johnson, Rice, and Taylor. Her court vision immediately translated to the pro level, elevating her into top-tier award contention.

By the numbers: Miles earned six first-place votes to finish second in 2026 WNBA MVP balloting behind five-time winner A'ja Wilson, who collected 65 first-place votes while averaging 26.2 PPG, 9.4 RPG, and 3.2 APG.

What to watch: Miles projects as a central playmaking option for future FIBA Women's World Cup competition following the 2026 WNBA postseason.

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@FIBAWWC 2026-10-15T16:15:11.162942+00:00

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