New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart shared her honest reaction on Notre Dame star Olivia Miles’s decision to play one more season at college.
Recently, news broke that Notre Dame star Olivia Miles decided to forgo the WNBA draft this year and will spend one more season in college. In an Instagram post, Breanna Stewart expressed her shock over the news.
“Woahhhh,” Stewart posted in her comment.
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Stewart also went to her X profile to express her emotions about the news.
“Plot twist,” she captioned her GIF post of a shocked reaction.
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— Brianna Turner (@_Breezy_Briii) April 1, 2025
Despite being predicted to be one of the top picks at the first round of the 2025 WNBA draft, Olivia Miles decided to stay in college for one more season. Miles has recently hinted at this decision, following Notre Dame’s loss at the Sweet 16 stage of the NCAA Tournament.
“It just changes every day. I love college. I think I’ve outgrown it a little bit, though, so that makes my decision tougher to stay. It’s comfortable, a place where you have security,” Miles said after the game.
She also hinted at the possible reason she would forgo committing to the WNBA draft.
“The [WNBA], the volatility is up and down. So I don’t know. I’m deciding between a bunch of factors.”
Olivia Miles had an impressive 2024–2025 season with Notre Dame, averaging 15.4 points, 5.8 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game. Her leadership and playmaking abilities were pivotal in guiding the Fighting Irish to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, where they were eliminated by TCU.
Olivia Miles is eligible for another year at college since she missed the 2023-2024 season due to a knee injury at the end of the previous season. At the same time, she’s also eligible for the WNBA draft because she’s 22 and has been in college for four years.
Breanna Stewart Re-Signs with New York Liberty
Reigning WNBA Champion and two-time WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart recently re-signed with the New York Liberty.
In a statement, the team’s front office expressed keeping Stewart as their top priority during the offseason.
“Her impact on and off the court is immeasurable—she’s not only one of the best and most accomplished players in the world, but a leader whose relentless drive is foundational to the standard we continue to build upon in New York,” said Jonathan Kolb, General Manager for the New York Liberty.
During the 2024 WNBA season, Breanna Stewart averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Her shooting percentages were 45.8% from the field, 29.5% from three-point range, and 84.5% from the free-throw line.
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