Olivia Miles’ Unexpected Transfer Shakes Up Social Media and NCAA Fans

The Notre Dame star isn't headed to the WNBA, but is leaving South Bend

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles addresses the crowd after winning the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament 76-55 against Michigan at Purcell Pavilion on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Shocking news came down Monday night in women's college basketball as Notre Dame star Olivia Miles announced her next career move.

After seemingly everyone wondered if she would stay one final year at Notre Dame or enter the WNBA draft, Miles chose to do neither. She's instead entering the transfer portal and will play one more year in college before heading to the "W".

The move comes as a surprise as Miles was projected by many to be the second player taken in this coming WNBA draft. She'll now instead have a flurry of teams hoping to land her talents for her final year of eligibility.

Miles averaged 15.4 points and 5.8 assists per game this past season for Notre Dame.

Women's basketball fans and Notre Dame fans were shocked on social media when the news broke Monday night. Below are some of the best posts regarding Miles and her basketball future.

Shams Charania Announces Stunning News

Notre Dame's Olivia Miles – the projected No. 2 pick in the WNBA draft this month – will forgo the draft and enter NCAA's transfer portal, sources tell ESPN. The 22-year-old top prospect makes unprecedented decision to use her one year remaining of college instead of the draft. pic.twitter.com/NaODcCzc38

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 1, 2025

Olivia Miles in a Stunning Move

The WBB community reacting to Olivia Miles entering the transfer portal instead of returning to Notre Dame/declaring for the draft pic.twitter.com/dtmH0zwC39

— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) April 1, 2025

Olivia Miles: Why Leave Notre Dame?

Need to know the story on Olivia Miles. Why is she leaving Notre Dame?

— Natalie Esquire (@natfluential) April 1, 2025

Three Places to Hope Olivia Miles Avoids

Fully mean it when I say this:

Olivia Miles could go anywhere and ND would still appreciate her… except three places.

1. UConn
2. USC
3. Michigan https://t.co/GfAjMVx5kt

— Dan (@dannah__montana) April 1, 2025

Insane 2026 WNBA Draft Class

The 2026 WNBA Draft Class is going to be STACKED: Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, Iyana Martin, Lauren Betts, Ta’Niya Latson, Saffron Shiels, and more.

— Alford Corriette (@alfcorriette) April 1, 2025

Chicago Sky in Olivia Miles' Future?

Olivia Miles wanna be a Chicago Sky sooo bad😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jTzAl4STbN

— lilly✨ (@lilly__lover) April 1, 2025

Crazy Off-Season in Women's Hoops

I did NOT expect Olivia Miles to become a portal mami…i fully expected her to either take one more year at ND or come right to the pros…Offseason is crazy but I respect it…get after it!

— Cher💫 (@Cher_Johnson10) April 1, 2025

Maryland Hopeful for Olivia Miles?

Olivia Miles want to be a Terp? We pretty close to New Jersey. Have had a few Jersey girls on our roster.

— steph (@myterpfanera88) April 1, 2025

Impact of Money on Miles' Decision

Olivia Miles staying in school is not an “indictment on profesdional women’s sports” like @MollyQerim thinks. Money. Money matters. Molly n Chiney arguing arguing any other point about the subsidized WNBA is just madness

— Joel Carpenter (@TheRealJC3) April 1, 2025

Less Shocked the Day After

After a good night’s sleep, I’m feeling less shook about Olivia Miles deciding to stay in college.

Guess it makes sense to play another full healthy season, get a lil more NIL coin and try to contend for a championship.

Now I just wonder where she’ll do this at.

— DW 👸🏾 (@whereisdw) April 1, 2025

Olivia Miles' Decision Shocked WNBA Fans

Olivia miles really broke the wnba tank a thon website im crying

— 🦋✨ (@Tyketee_) April 1, 2025

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