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Olivia Miles overcome with emotion as parents surprise her with ROY award

Olivia Miles claimed the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year honor by a unanimous tally following a record-shattering debut campaign where she surpassed Caitlin Clark for the most total points scored by a first-year player with 790. Her outstanding season featured averages of 19.8 points, 6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game while sweeping every rookie of the month accolade from May through August.

The star guard received the trophy in a restaurant during a surprise visit orchestrated by her parents, the league, and the Lynx while dining alongside her teammates. An emotional Miles expressed gratitude to her coach Cheryl Reeve, who was named coach of the year, and credited her veterans and supporting cast for fostering a nurturing environment that allowed her to thrive.

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