Olivia Miles addresses being sole rookie WNBA All-Star starter

She is setting a historic pace in her first WNBA campaign.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read

1 of 1 👌 Olivia Miles is the only rookie All-Star starter and she sounds off about what that means to her! #WNBAAllSta Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Olivia Miles is the sole rookie to be named a starter for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. She recently discussed the significance of earning the starting nod in her first professional season.

Why it matters: Earning an All-Star start as a rookie underscores the historic statistical pace she has established this year. The achievement distinguishes her early impact among a highly competitive draft class.

What to watch: Miles will take the court alongside the league's top veterans in the upcoming All-Star showcase.

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@WNBA 2026-07-23T17:45:00.566120+00:00

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