Lynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on incredible rookie season despite sad end
It was not the ending Olivia Miles had hoped for in her rookie campaign, but she will only grow from it. Miles and the Minnesota Lynx were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the New York Liberty in Game 2, 87-71, at Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Lynx became the first No. 1 seed to bow to the No. 8 seed in league […] The post Lynx news: Olivia Miles reflects on…
Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles are among several WNBA stars who attribute their basketball skills to a background in soccer. The two played soccer in high school before dedicating themselves fully to basketball. Clark, in particular, was a standout soccer player at Dowling Catholic High School, where she was later selected to the 2017 Class 3A All-Iowa Girls Soccer Team.
She won a match against Johnston 3-2 when she scored a crucial goal in the 70th minute. The soccer experience helped Clark develop agility, foot speed, and the ability to read angles, which she now applies as a basketball player. Miles, too, played soccer in high school and credits the sport for her physical conditioning and playmaking abilities.
Both athletes have leveraged their soccer backgrounds to excel in the WNBA, showcasing their versatility and leadership on the court.
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