Olivia Miles Transfers to TCU: What to Know About the Star Guard
Olivia Miles transfers to TCU and immediately became the centerpiece of the Horned Frogs’ lineup. The third-seeded TCU team opens the NCAA Tournament against 14th-seeded UC San Diego on March 20. TCU finished first in the Big 12 and owns a 29-5 record entering March Madness.
Player profile and role
Miles is a graduate student who completed a political science degree at Notre Dame. She leads TCU in scoring, assists and minutes per game. The star guard averages heavy minutes and carries major offensive responsibility.
2025–26 season statistics (as of March 15)
| Points per game | 19.6 |
| Rebounds per game | 6.9 |
| Assists per game | 6.4 |
| Field goal percentage | 48.7% |
Awards and notable achievements
Miles is a four-time All-American and a three-time Nancy Lieberman Award finalist. She earned first-team All-Big 12 honors this season. She also made first-team All-ACC during every full season at Notre Dame.
Career milestones
In 2024–25, Miles joined an elite group by averaging 15 points, five assists, and five rebounds. She also shot at least 40 percent from deep that season. The only other players with that recent stretch are Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu.
Miles produced a 20-point triple-double in November 2024. That performance followed a yearlong injury absence. She also became the first freshman to record a March Madness triple-double during her national debut in 2023.
Transfer decision and WNBA outlook
Miles was widely projected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. She declined to leave college and used her final season of eligibility at TCU. She said she wanted to gain confidence after a knee injury and did not feel ready for the WNBA.
Tournament context and schedule
TCU will face UC San Diego in the first round on March 20. The 2026 women’s NCAA Tournament follows this schedule:
- March 18–19: First Four
- March 20–21: First Round
- March 22–23: Second Round
- March 27–28: Sweet 16
- March 29–30: Elite Eight
- April 3: Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona
- April 5: National Championship
Coverage and what to watch
Filmogaz.com will track the tournament and Miles’ impact on TCU. Watch for her scoring, playmaking, and minutes in late March. She is a central figure for teams chasing the title.
