Olivia Miles Leaves Notre Dame for TCU, Skips WNBA Draft

The star point guard's decision to stay in college and transfer schools has paid off with a historic Elite Eight run for TCU.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:42pm

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Despite being viewed as a high lottery pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Olivia Miles decided to forgo the draft and use her final year of college eligibility. After a devastating ACL injury at Notre Dame, Miles transferred to TCU, where she has led the Horned Frogs to their first Elite Eight appearance in program history.

Why it matters

Miles' decision to stay in college and transfer schools has proven to be a wise one, as she has taken her game to new heights at TCU and positioned herself as one of the top prospects for the 2026 WNBA Draft. Her story highlights the importance of players making decisions that are best for their long-term development, even if it means passing up immediate professional opportunities.

The details

After suffering a torn ACL during her sophomore season at Notre Dame, Miles decided to skip the 2025 WNBA Draft and transfer to TCU, where she believed she would thrive in a system that better showcased her skills. The 5-foot-10 point guard has since led the Horned Frogs to their first Elite Eight appearance, averaging 17.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game this season.

  • On February 23, 2023, Miles tore her ACL during a game against Louisville.
  • Following the 2024-2025 season, Miles declared she was leaving Notre Dame to join TCU.
  • No. 3 TCU will face No. 1 South Carolina in the Elite Eight on Monday night.

The players

Olivia Miles

A 5-foot-10 point guard who transferred from Notre Dame to TCU after a devastating ACL injury, and has since led the Horned Frogs to their first Elite Eight appearance in program history.

Mark Campbell

The head coach of the TCU women's basketball team, who welcomed Miles to the Horned Frogs and believes she is the best point guard in the country.

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What they’re saying

“I'll have great teammates and a great coach around me. I'll have a lot of fun, so I'm just very excited for that.”

— Olivia Miles, TCU Basketball Player

“There is not a better point guard in the country than Olivia.”

— Mark Campbell, TCU Head Coach

What’s next

No. 3 TCU will look to upset the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks on Monday night in the Elite Eight, with a chance to advance to the program's first-ever Final Four.

The takeaway

Olivia Miles' decision to stay in college and transfer to TCU has paid off, as she has led the Horned Frogs to new heights and positioned herself as one of the top prospects for the 2026 WNBA Draft. Her story serves as an inspiration for other players to make decisions that prioritize their long-term development, even if it means passing up immediate professional opportunities.