Olivia Miles` NCAA transfer decision impacts the WNBA draft, while Paige Bueckers confirms her entry as the top pick.

Olivia Miles, a standout player from Notre Dame, has made the surprising decision to forgo the 2025 WNBA draft and enter the NCAA transfer portal. Projected as the second overall pick, Miles averaged 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season. This unprecedented move allows her to utilize her final year of college eligibility, potentially reshaping the WNBA draft landscape ahead of the event on April 14.

In other significant developments, Paige Bueckers has confirmed her entry into the 2025 WNBA draft, solidifying her status as the consensus top pick. Meanwhile, the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four is set to take place in Tampa, Florida, featuring UConn, Texas, South Carolina, and UCLA. UConn advanced by defeating USC 78-64, while Texas secured their spot by beating TCU 58-47. South Carolina edged out Duke with a narrow 54-50 victory, and UCLA overcame LSU despite a challenging performance from Kiki Rice.

These events highlight the dynamic nature of women’s basketball, with both collegiate and professional landscapes poised for significant changes.

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