July 2, 2025
In The Know W/ Lucy Olsen
Lucy Olsen
LFG is all about building community around women’s sports. How does the fan community of the WNBA compare to what you experienced in the NCAA?
The fan community in the WNBA is growing everyday. The NCAA fan base especially at lowa was hard to match. But the WNBA's fans are amazing. Every game is loud and the fans are super engaged. I am excited to see how it continues to transform in the next couple of years.
Lots of people might dream about becoming professional athletes, but you made it a reality. Did you have a mantra that kept you going when it got tough? Where does your badassery come from?
I am so grateful that this dream came true. Through the tough times, I use the mantra "Basketball is Fun". It's a reminder of why I play the game and it takes some stress off of it all.
I would say my parents gave me the "badassery". They are just so strong and have taught me to never give up.
When it comes to watching women’s sports, who are some of your favorite athletes that you love rooting for and why?
I enjoy watching any WNBA game that is on. I love watching Caitlin Clark and Sabrina lonescu. And then of course this next NCAA season I'll be sure to follow the Hawkeyes :)
About the Author
Lucy Anne Olsen is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes and previously played for the Villanova Wildcats. Olsen was selected 23rd overall by the Mystics in the 2025 WNBA draft.

