Where is Lucy Olsen from?

Last Modified Mar 23, 2025 15:30 GMT
Image Credits: @lucy3olsen / Instagram

Lucy Olsen is a women's college basketball player who as of March 2025, plays as a point guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, a team from the Big Ten Conference. She attended Spring-Ford Area School District high school and held the record for career points and assists, as per her college roster. Olsen was named first-team all-state twice in high school and the Miss Pennsylvania Basketball in 2021. She was a multiple sport player in high school. Apart from basketball, she also played tennis and was the PIAA state champion in 2020. She was named in Third Team 6A All-State in 2018-19, is a three-time All-Area Player of the Year, and is a four-time First Team Pioneer Athletic Conference honoree. She is also the all-time leading scorer for both boys and girls with 1,699 points, as per her college roster.

Before transferring to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Olsen played three years at Villanova University. While Olsen was at Villanova, she was named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team and started all 33 games averaging 7.0 points per game and 2.7 rebounds per contest, as per her college roster. Additionally, she tallied 89 assists, 35 steals and 16 blocks. Moving into the 2022-23 season, she was named second-team All-BIG EAST and earned first-team All-Big 5 accolades and a spot on the USA Basketball 2023 women’s 3×3 U21 team. Olsen started 37 games, averaging 12.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. She led her team with 163 assists and 50 steals, as per her college roster. The following year, she held the honorable Mention All-American honoree by both the WBCA and the Associated Press. Her name was Unanimously named to the first team All-BIG EAST selection, and she was named the BIG EAST Most Improved player. Olsen was ranked third in the country in scoring at 23.3 points per game and concluded her Villanova career ranked ninth all-time in scoring with 1,504 points. She started 35 games and averaged 23.3 points per game and 4.8 rebounds per contest in 36.2 minutes per game. As of March 2025, Olsen averaged 18.0 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.6 rebounds in 30 games for the Hawkeyes (via ESPN).

Lucy Olsen's hometown and Birthplace

Lucy Olsen's hometown is Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States, according to the Iowa Hawkeyes' college roster page. She was born on May 26, 2003, in Collegeville.

Lucy Olsen's nationality

Lucy Olsen is an American by nationality.

FAQs on Lucy Olsen

A. Lucy Olsen is from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.

A. Lucy Olsen transferred from Villanova University to the University of Iowa.

A. Lucy Olsen has entered the final year of eligibility with Iowa State Hawkeyes in 2024.

A. Lucy Olsen attended the Spring-Ford Area School District. 

A. Lucy Olsen wears the No. 33 for the Iowa Hawkeyes. 

Related Stories

Iowa star Lucy Olsen excitedly looks forward to "crazy" matchup between the Hawkeyes and JuJu Watkins' USC Iowa star Lucy Olsen excitedly looks forward to "crazy" matchup between the Hawkeyes and JuJu Watkins' USC
Iowa star Lucy Olsen excitedly looks forward to "crazy" matchup between the Hawkeyes and JuJu Watkins' USC
Iowa star Lucy Olsen drops 2-word reaction as Hawkeyes prepare for March Madness Iowa star Lucy Olsen drops 2-word reaction as Hawkeyes prepare for March Madness
Iowa star Lucy Olsen drops 2-word reaction as Hawkeyes prepare for March Madness
Iowa's Callie Levin drops 3-word reaction as Lucy Olsen makes it to Big 10's All-Tournament Team Iowa's Callie Levin drops 3-word reaction as Lucy Olsen makes it to Big 10's All-Tournament Team
Iowa's Callie Levin drops 3-word reaction as Lucy Olsen makes it to Big 10's All-Tournament Team
Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight: How did the Iowa star fare vs Ohio State? (March 7) Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight: How did the Iowa star fare vs Ohio State? (March 7)
Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight: How did the Iowa star fare vs Ohio State? (March 7)
Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight - How did the Hawkeyes star fare vs Michigan State? (March 6) Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight - How did the Hawkeyes star fare vs Michigan State? (March 6)
Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight - How did the Hawkeyes star fare vs Michigan State? (March 6)
"Love you 4L": Iowa's Lucy Olsen shares fun collage as she wishes teammate Taylor Stremlow a happy birthday "Love you 4L": Iowa's Lucy Olsen shares fun collage as she wishes teammate Taylor Stremlow a happy birthday
"Love you 4L": Iowa's Lucy Olsen shares fun collage as she wishes teammate Taylor Stremlow a happy birthday
“It was hopeful that she hits tough shots just like JuJu Watkins does”: Lucy Olsen reveals how Iowa used Caitlin Clark to prepare for USC “It was hopeful that she hits tough shots just like JuJu Watkins does”: Lucy Olsen reveals how Iowa used Caitlin Clark to prepare for USC
“It was hopeful that she hits tough shots just like JuJu Watkins does”: Lucy Olsen reveals how Iowa used Caitlin Clark to prepare for USC
“She’s like the greatest player ever”: Lucy Olsen admits getting starstruck by Caitlin Clark reliving Iowa’s “surreal” win vs USC “She’s like the greatest player ever”: Lucy Olsen admits getting starstruck by Caitlin Clark reliving Iowa’s “surreal” win vs USC
“She’s like the greatest player ever”: Lucy Olsen admits getting starstruck by Caitlin Clark reliving Iowa’s “surreal” win vs USC
Lucy Olsen shows disappointment after Ohio State beats Iowa in OT: “There’s a lot we need to learn from” Lucy Olsen shows disappointment after Ohio State beats Iowa in OT: “There’s a lot we need to learn from”
Lucy Olsen shows disappointment after Ohio State beats Iowa in OT: “There’s a lot we need to learn from”
Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight: How did Iowa Hawkeyes star fare vs Rutgers? (Feb. 13) Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight: How did Iowa Hawkeyes star fare vs Rutgers? (Feb. 13)
Lucy Olsen Stats Tonight: How did Iowa Hawkeyes star fare vs Rutgers? (Feb. 13) 
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications