Miles Praises Clark's Right-Hand Play
Reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles called Caitlin Clark difficult to defend on a podcast episode.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
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Olivia Miles praised Caitlin Clark's right-hand play and said she is hard to guard, describing Clark as effective attacking downhill and deadly in transition. Miles also named Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Sonia Citron as young stars who draw audiences to WNBA games.
Why it matters
Miles's comments come from a player with her own strong 2026 season, offering a peer assessment of Clark's game as the league's young stars drive interest in the WNBA. The remarks highlight how rookies and veterans are shaping the league's competitive profile.
Miles shot 49.2% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range in 2026, while Clark posted 44.5% shooting and 36.1% from deep. Clark earned her third All-Star selection and second All-WNBA First Team honor.
The players
Olivia Miles
A guard and the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year who earned All-Star, All-WNBA First Team, and All-Rookie Team selections in 2026.
Caitlin Clark
A guard and three-time WNBA All-Star who earned her second All-WNBA First Team selection in 2026 after a career-high scoring season.
Paige Bueckers
A Dallas Wings guard from Hopkins, Minnesota, named by Miles among the young stars who draw audiences to WNBA games.
The details
On a podcast episode titled 'The Old Man and Three', Miles said Clark is effective attacking downhill with her right hand, creates for others, and is deadly in transition. Miles also described Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Sonia Citron as popular young stars who draw audiences to WNBA games.
Timeline
The podcast episode aired on a Thursday in November 2026.
Miles and Clark posted their 2026 season statistics and earned their honors during the 2026 WNBA season.
Season Trajectory
Miles's praise points to the growing star power of the WNBA's younger players, a group that is reshaping the league's competitive profile and fan interest. Her own 2026 honors show that rookie-class talent is now producing the league's top individual recognition.
Miles's 2026 averages of 19.8 points and 6.0 assists make her a notable pick for fantasy rosters tracking guards. Clark's 8.3 assists per game also make her a strong option in leagues that reward dimes.
The takeaway
Young WNBA players are now setting the league's standards for both scoring and playmaking, and peer recognition like Miles's praise helps define which rookies and stars drive the next era of the game.
Further reading
Explore more in Basketball coverage for the latest on the WNBA's rising stars.
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