Cheryl Reeve-Led Minnesota Lynx Eye Fifth WNBA Title, Fueled by Rookie Olivia Miles
Cheryl Reeve, a native of South Jersey and former La Salle standout, is leading the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA for a potential fifth title. Her team's success is significantly boosted by rookie sensation Olivia Miles, a…
Philadelphia, PA, August 22, 2026 —
The Minnesota Lynx, under the guidance of head coach Cheryl Reeve, are positioned for a potential fifth WNBA championship. Reeve, who hails from South Jersey and played college basketball at La Salle University, has built a dominant team that has achieved a league-leading 30 wins with approximately a quarter of the season still to play.
A significant contributor to the Lynx’s current success is rookie point guard Olivia Miles. Miles, who has ties to the Philadelphia Belles AAU program, has rapidly emerged as a key player for the team. Her performance has been instrumental in the Lynx reaching this prominent position in the league standings.
The Lynx’s achievement of being the first team in the WNBA to reach 30 wins underscores their consistent performance throughout the season. With Reeve’s strategic leadership and the impactful play of emerging talents like Miles, the team is a strong contender as the playoffs approach.
Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Tannenwald on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
