Juju Watkins's Heroics Fall in Vain as Olivia Miles Impresses WNBA Scouts in Notre Dame's Win vs USC
From ACL injury to court domination, Olivia Miles is rewriting her story. Projected as the fourth pick in the WNBA draft, the Notre Dame star is making everyone wonder: could she climb even higher? After being benched for over a year and playing just 71 in her collegiate career, she’s returned with a mission this season. With WNBA scouts from the LA Sparks and Dallas Wings sitting courtside, how could she have missed her chance?
The talent evaluators from the Dallas Wings and LA Sparks, who hold the top two picks in the upcoming draft, were in attendance for Notre Dame’s clash. The WNBA Central’s X handle shared a video of Cameron Brink hugging Olivia Miles, captioned, “Cameron Brink arrives at the Notre Dame vs. USC game and shares a moment with Olivia Miles. The LA Sparks have the number 2 overall pick in the WNBA draft.”
While Juju Watkins, USC’s sophomore sensation, scored a solid 24 points, it wasn’t enough to take the Trojans to the finish line, and the Irish Fighters took them down by 74-61. The game may have started with USC hype, but Notre Dame owned the night. The Irish came out strong, racing to a 20-10 first-quarter lead and never trailing after that.
Olivia Miles was in full command, racking up 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. She showcased her improved three-point shooting, hitting 4-of-5 from deep for an 80% clip. Miles was the engine that kept Notre Dame humming, and scouts took notice.
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