Mark Campbell has become one of the most effective recruiters in the transfer portal era of women’s college basketball. In just two seasons as head coach at TCU, he’s transformed the Horned Frogs into a legitimate national contender.
In 2023, he landed Sedona Prince and Madison Conner. One year later, he shocked the sport by adding Hailey Van Lith, who had already been to multiple Elite Eights with Louisville and LSU. That trio helped TCU go 34-4, finish 19-0 at home, and reach the Elite Eight for the first time in program history.
Now, Campbell has reeled in another game-changing guard.
According to multiple reports, Olivia Miles is transferring to TCU less than two weeks after the Horned Frogs ended her Notre Dame career in the Sweet Sixteen. The news was first reported by On3’s Talia Goodman. Miles later confirmed her intent to transfer to TCU using an appearance on TNT and the school has also issued a formal announcement.
If it holds, the Horned Frogs will add another All-American point guard with WNBA-level talent — a blueprint that just took them within one win of the Final Four.
From South Bend to Fort Worth
eternally grateful. 🤍🫶🏽☘️ pic.twitter.com/yeBMEoq6lA
— Olivia Miles (@oliviamiles06) April 8, 2025
Miles arrived at Notre Dame with superstar expectations and lived up to the billing. She averaged 14.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists across four seasons and earned All-American honors twice. She was widely projected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, but chose to return to college instead.
Now, she’s poised to replace Van Lith as the lead guard at TCU.
While Van Lith thrived on scoring flair and unshakable confidence, Miles brings a blend of size, vision, and offensive versatility that should fit seamlessly into Campbell’s system. Both guards share a competitive edge and deep tournament experience, but Miles will put her own stamp on the role.
She’s also stepping into a situation built for her success. TCU’s infrastructure — from its player development to its fan base — has become a draw for top-tier talent.
In addition to Miles, the Horned Frogs have also added 6-foot-7 center Clara Silva from Kentucky and guard Taliyah Parker from Texas A&M via the transfer portal.
Van Lith’s Legacy Sets the Stage for Miles
In many ways, Olivia Miles’ arrival could mirror what Hailey Van Lith accomplished in just one season at TCU.
Van Lith averaged 17.9 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. She led TCU to its first-ever Elite Eight and became the first player — male or female — to reach five Elite Eights with three different programs. But her legacy extended beyond numbers.
“I’m sitting up here now with women that I love and a coach that I love and a team that I love,” Van Lith said after TCU’s loss to Texas. “We aren’t even sad about losing. We’re sad that we aren’t going to see each other probably next week.”
Her bond with teammates and her vulnerability resonated across the sport. She opened up about struggles with mental health and the weight of trying to fulfill her potential after transferring twice.
“It was a lot of nights of being, like, ‘I feel like God has put this thing on my heart to be great, but it’s not working out right now,’” Van Lith said. “A lot of times I had to look at myself in the mirror and just be like, ‘What do you want, Hailey? Who are you?’”
Van Lith found answers in Fort Worth.
“I’m grateful for it,” she added. “I’m grateful for the fact that (God) gave me a hard journey because I would not be the woman I am sitting up here without it.”
For Campbell, the impact was undeniable.
“I don’t know the criteria in regards to getting your jersey hung at TCU,” he said, “but I have a hard time believing that anybody in any sport in one year can have a greater impact than what Hailey Van Lith has had at TCU.”
With Van Lith projected to be a top-10 pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft, Miles now steps into the spotlight to be the focal point of a system with an established foundation.
