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WNBA·ANALYSIS·August 30, 2026 10:49 PM ET

Zena Keita corrects Olivia Miles rookie-assist claim

The correction followed a wave of online criticism

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read
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What happened: Keita said Miles had set Minnesota's franchise rookie assist record, not the WNBA-wide mark, and called the original wording a misspeak. She apologized for sharing an incorrect statistic and said she and her producers should have caught it.

Why it matters: Caitlin Clark remains the WNBA rookie assist leader, while Miles ranks second. The distinction separates a franchise milestone from a league record during Miles' rookie season.

By the numbers: Clark recorded 337 assists in 40 games in 2024; Miles has 227 through 37 games in 2026, a gap of 110. Miles is three above the previous second-place total of 224.

What to watch: Miles has seven games remaining to add to her rookie total.

Sources

  • hitc.com 
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