History of Lucy Olsen in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2025

Lucy Olsen is an American college basketball player currently playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference. Prior to joining Iowa, she played basketball at Villanova University. She is a notable athlete in college basketball.

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May 26, 2003: Lucy Olsen's Birth

On May 26, 2003, Lucy Olsen, an American college basketball player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, was born.

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2020: PIAA state champion in tennis

In the fall of 2020, Lucy Olsen was the PIAA state champion in tennis.

2021: Miss Pennsylvania Basketball

In 2021, Lucy Olsen was named Miss Pennsylvania Basketball after setting school records for career points and assists at Spring-Ford Area School District and being named first-team all-state two times.

2023: Gold Medal

In 2023, Lucy Olsen helped the USA U21 squad to first place at the FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League Final in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, winning a gold medal with team USA.

April 18, 2024: Transferred to Iowa

On April 18, 2024, Lucy Olsen transferred to Iowa for the 2024–25 season.

July 5, 2024: Selection to USA U23 Nations League roster

On July 5, 2024, Lucy Olsen was selected to the USA U23 Nations League roster to compete at the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference in Mexico City.

December 20, 2024: Game Update

The information is updated as of the game on December 20, 2024.

2024: Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year

In 2024, Lucy Olsen was named the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year. During her junior season, she ranked third in the country in scoring with 23.3 points per game, earned unanimous first team All-Big East selection, was voted Big East Most Improved Player, and was an Honorable Mention All-American honoree by both the WBCA and the Associated Press.