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Lucy Olsen joins Iowa women's basketball practice ahead of upcoming games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Lucy Olsen joins Iowa women's basketball practice ahead of upcoming games
Summary

Former Iowa guard Lucy Olsen participated as a special guest in the Iowa women's basketball practice on November 12, 2026. As the No. 13 Hawkeyes prepare to face Northern Iowa and No. 8 Vanderbilt this week, Olsen's experience from her recent WNBA season with the Washington Mystics and her WNBL Championship win with the Townsville Fire is valued by the coaching staff. Iowa head coach Jan Jensen expressed excitement about Olsen’s return to campus, emphasizing her impact on the program. The Hawkeyes will host Northern Iowa on November 12 at 7:30 p.m. CT at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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  • •Lucy Olsen joins practice ahead of games against Northern Iowa and Vanderbilt.
  • •Olsen averaged 2.5 points in her second WNBA season with the Mystics.
  • •She won the 2026 WNBL Sixth Woman of the Year Award with the Townsville Fire.
  • •Iowa is set to play Northern Iowa on November 12 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
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  • 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Lucy Olsen joins Iowa women's basketball practice as a special guest
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As No. 13 Iowa women's basketball readies for UNI, former Hawkeye Lucy Olsen joined Wednesday's practice as a special guest.

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