Olivia Miles, Notre Dame's All-American point guard, is set to return to college basketball after recovering from a torn ACL that sidelined her since February 2023. During the ACC Tipoff media day, she expressed confidence in her recovery, stating she feels stronger both physically and mentally. Her rehabilitation journey was challenging, filled with discomfort and frustration, especially during difficult exercises designed to restore her knee's flexibility. Miles is expected to form a dynamic backcourt with freshman standout Hannah Hidalgo, enhancing Notre Dame's chances in a competitive ACC season, which includes teams like N.C. State and Stanford. Coach Niele Ivey is optimistic about the team's potential, and fans are excited to see how the two guards will mesh their skills on the court. Miles aims to bring her exceptional passing vision and game leadership back to the Fighting Irish as they pursue postseason success.