Sydney Taylor of the Chicago Sky has ascended to No. 2 in the latest CBS Sports WNBA Rookie Rankings, surpassing Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings and Flau'jae Johnson of the Seattle Storm, who were previously tied. Olivia Miles, the Minnesota Lynx point guard, maintains her lead, further widening the gap ahead of her competitors.

As the season progresses, rookies are showcasing their talents and confidence against seasoned players. Key highlights from the updated rankings include:

• 5. Pauline Astier: Astier reclaimed her spot with impressive performances, scoring 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting against the Las Vegas Aces. She also became the first rookie in Liberty history to reach 300 points and 100 assists.

• 4. Flau'jae Johnson: Johnson bounced back from a poor shooting night to score 25 points against the Liberty, surpassing star Breanna Stewart. Despite her team's struggles, Johnson's energy and improvement have been notable.

• 3. Azzi Fudd: Fudd made history as the first rookie to win the All-Star 3-point shooting contest, contributing 12 points in the Wings' 83-63 victory over the Connecticut Sun. She is on track to set records for 3-pointers made by a rookie.

• 2. Sydney Taylor: Taylor's scoring prowess earned her the No. 2 ranking, highlighted by a 29-point game, including a game-winning shot against the Aces. She is tied for 10th in the league for 3-pointers made per game.

• 1. Olivia Miles: Miles shined against the Indiana Fever, scoring 28 points in a 108-100 win. Averaging 19.7 points and 5.6 assists per game, she has become a key player for the Lynx, who are enjoying a 10-game winning streak.