“Magic Johnson reincarnated”: College hoops fans hail Olivia Miles after impressive triple-double
Notre Dame's Olivia Miles notched her fifth career triple-double on Sunday as the No. 3 Fighting Irish beat Loyola Maryland 97-54. Online fans then praised Miles for her incredible performance.
Miles scored 18 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. She is the only player in the nation averaging at least 17 points, six rebounds and six assists per game.
Check out some of the reactions to her big game.
"Magic Johnson reincarnated," one fan proclaimed.
"Bro her game so smooth 🔥🔥🔥," another wrote.
"Oh wow 😮," another commented.
The praise kept coming her way.
"Damn that's tuff 🔥,"one fan commented.
"She's her lol," another wrote.
"O Miles Season," another commented.
You can follow the conversation and check out Miles' highlights from the game in the original post below.
All-American point guard Hannah Hidalgo scored 33 points, two short of her career high, for Notre Dame.
Olivia Miles could be one of the first names called in the 2025 WNBA draft
Once seen as a surefire WNBA draft prospect, Olivia Miles quickly made a name for herself with her incredible playmaking skills and ability to fill the stat sheet. During her first two seasons at Notre Dame, fans and scouts were already speculating about how early she’d be picked when she became eligible to go pro.
A top-four draft selection seemed almost guaranteed, no matter which team had the pick.
However, things took an unexpected turn when she suffered an ACL injury late in her sophomore year. Since then, she’s been on the road to recovery, missing the entire 2023-24 season to focus on rehab. Now, she’s returning to a Notre Dame squad that includes another exceptional guard, Hannah Hidalgo.
This season, Miles is challenged to prove to WNBA coaches and executives that she’s back at full strength and can thrive alongside Hidalgo. Together, they form one of college basketball's most dynamic backcourts.
But this will be the first time both guards, who have typically played as primary ball handlers, will need to share the spotlight.
For Olivia Miles, a strong season could be a game-changer. She’ll have the option to declare for the 2025 WNBA draft, and if she does, her talent and determination will undoubtedly make her a highly sought-after prospect.