Many expected to see Olivia Miles walking the orange carpet for the WNBA draft Monday night in New York City. 

The 22-year-old was supposed to be bombarded by camera flashes and interview requests like a celebrity at an award show. Her name was set to be called as high as No. 2 overall. 

But the star Notre Dame point guard did the unexpected last week, announcing her decision to forgo the WNBA draft and return to college for another season. 

Miles, who’s transferring to TCU, is one of several high-profile eligible college juniors and seniors who declined to submit their names for the 2025 draft.