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College stars’ surprising WNBA draft decisions all comes down to one thing

By
Madeline Kenney
Published April 12, 2025, 4:48 p.m. ET
Olivia Miles #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 29, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. Getty Images

Many expected to see Olivia Miles walking the orange carpet for the WNBA draft Monday night in New York City. 

The 22-year-old was supposed to be bombarded by camera flashes and interview requests like a celebrity at an award show. Her name was set to be called as high as No. 2 overall. 

But the star Notre Dame point guard did the unexpected last week, announcing her decision to forgo the WNBA draft and return to college for another season. 

UConn players shower guard Azzi Fudd (35) with confetti after defeating South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women’s NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. AP

Miles, who’s transferring to TCU, is one of several high-profile eligible college juniors and seniors who declined to submit their names for the 2025 draft.