The Iowa women’s basketball team has secured Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen, who will fill in as the primary point guard following the departure of Caitlin Clark to the WNBA. Olsen, standing at 5-foot-9, brings impressive stats, ranking third nationally in scoring with 23.3 points per game. She also received first-team All-Big East honors and was named the league’s Most Improved Player. Her addition comes after significant losses for the Hawkeyes, including four primary starters moving on, leaving the team with a substantial scoring and minutes gap. Despite this, the team has some key returning players and has also signed several top recruits from ESPN's top 100 list.

By the Numbers
  • Olsen averaged 23.3 points per game, ranking third nationally
  • She had 25 games of 20-plus points, including a 40-point outing against Temple
  • Iowa's returning players include post Hannah Stuelke (14.0 points per game) and guard Sydney Affolter (8.4)
State of Play
  • Iowa has secured transfer Lucy Olsen as its primary point guard following Caitlin Clark's departure to the WNBA
  • The team has experienced significant losses, with four primary starters moving on, leaving a substantial gap in scoring and minutes
  • Iowa has some key returning players and has signed several top recruits from ESPN's top 100 list
Bottom Line

Iowa's acquisition of Lucy Olsen presents a significant boost to the team's lineup, filling the point guard position vacated by Caitlin Clark and addressing the scoring gap left by departing players. The addition of Olsen, along with the return of key players and the recruitment of top talent, positions the Hawkeyes for a promising future in women's college basketball.