TCU star Olivia Miles dominates the court, averaging triple-doubles and leading her team's charge. The nation's elite are taking note of her explosive play.
The rise of TCU Horned Frogs women’s basketball has been powered by one unmistakable engine this season, and the rest of the country is taking notice.
On Monday, guard Olivia Miles was named a midseason top-10 candidate for the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Award, a distinction reserved for the nation’s elite floor generals.
Miles’ recognition continues a growing tradition in Fort Worth.
A year ago, former Horned Frog Hailey Van Lith appeared on the same midseason list before being selected 11th overall in the WNBA Draft. Now, Miles has taken the torch ... and arguably raised the bar.
After transferring from Notre Dame, Miles wasted no time reshaping TCU’s identity.
Through the heart of the season, she is averaging 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists per game, making her the only player in the country to hit all three marks simultaneously. That statistical balance tells only part of the story.
Miles’ fingerprints are all over the Horned Frogs’ biggest moments. She announced her arrival early with a commanding debut against North Carolina A&T on Nov. 6, setting the tone for what was to come.
In conference play, she delivered a 29-point performance against Kansas State in the Big 12 opener on Dec. 20, followed by a dominant 31-point effort that nearly carried TCU past Utah.
On the national stage, she poured in 24 points against Ohio State at the Coretta Scott King Classic on Jan. 19, reinforcing her reputation as a big-game player.
Her influence goes beyond scoring.
Miles controls tempo, creates for teammates, and elevates everyone around her; qualities that define elite point guard play. It’s no surprise she was the only Big 12 player included on the midseason Lieberman Award list, which also features standout guards from programs like UCLA, South Carolina, and Texas.
That list will be trimmed to five finalists in March, with the winner announced ahead of the Women’s Final Four in April. If Miles continues at her current pace, she’ll be difficult to ignore.
For TCU, the road ahead offers opportunities to strengthen both team goals and Miles’ national resume. The Horned Frogs host Houston on Feb. 4, travel to Colorado on Feb. 8, and then circle a marquee matchup in Waco against No. 15 Baylor - a game that could help shape the Big 12 race.
One thing is already clear ... Olivia Miles isn’t just filling a stat sheet. She’s driving TCU’s season, and her name now belongs firmly in the national conversation.