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Iowa women’s basketball three stars from 71-58 win vs. Kansas

Revisiting three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s neutral-site victory over Kansas.

Iowa women’s basketball continued its scorching start to the season by improving to 5-0 following Wednesday night’s 71-58 victory vs. the Kansas Jayhawks (4-1) from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Offensively, the Hawkeyes shot 25-for-55 (45.5%) from the field, including 8-for-21 from 3-point territory. Iowa also converted on 13-of-18 (72.2%) of their free throw attempts. While a low-scoring affair, the Hawkeyes were still able to outscore the Jayhawks 34-18 from the pained area.

Unlike most of their previous four games, the Hawkeyes relied heavily on their defensive play against Kansas by holding the Jayhawks to 19-for-52 (36.5%) from the field and 7-for-21 (33.3%) from beyond the arc.

Iowa also forced 16 turnovers, which the Hawkeyes were able to convert into seven points on the night.

Wednesday’s victory makes Jan Jensen the second head coach in program history to start their Iowa tenure 5-0, joining Angie Lee, who started 7-0 in 1995-96.

As the Hawkeyes continue to stay hot to start the year, here are the three stars that helped lead the team to another victory.

Lucy Olsen

Olsen shared the team lead in points Wednesday night by finishing with 16 points on 5-of-11 (45.5%) from the field, including 3-for-5 (60%) from deep. Olsen also converted on 3-of-4 (75%) free throw attempts. The senior guard collected six additional assists and three rebounds in her 36:26 of playing time.

While the senior’s offensive showing should be expected, it is always well-appreciated, especially in a low-scoring but competitive game like it was against Kansas.

Hannah Stuelke

Stuelke, who co-led the team in scoring alongside Lucy Olsen, finished with her fifth-career double-double after collecting ten rebounds to pair with her 16 points scored. Stuelke also managed to add four assists throughout the game as well.

The junior forward shot 6-for-12 (50%) from the field and converted 4-of-5 (80%) from the charity stripe in her 32:45 of game action.

Similar to Olsen, the contribution from Stuelke should not come as a surprise to Iowa fans but is always a luxury to have available.

Kylie Feuerbach

While Feuerbach wasn’t necessarily a large factor offensively, as she scored five points off 2-for-7 from the field and 1-for-3 from the free throw line in 26:54 of game time, she was a leader defensively Wednesday night.

Feuerbach led the team in steals with three takeaways, which helped the Hawkeyes thwart the Jawhawk offensive attack throughout the contest.

With the Hawkeyes’ defensive effort able to secure the victory Wednesday night, Feurerbach’s actions should not go unnoticed.

Next for the Hawkeyes is a return home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where they will have a matchup vs. Washington State (2-2) on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. The game will be telecast on the Big Ten Network alongside the radio broadcast from the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s 86-73 win vs. Drake

Iowa women’s basketball aced its first true road test, topping Drake on Sunday, 86-73. Three Hawkeye stars from the victory.

Iowa women’s basketball improved to 4-0 on the season Sunday afternoon with an 86-73 victory vs. Drake (3-1) from the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Bulldogs challenged the Hawkeyes at various times throughout the game, most notably when Drake went on a 14-5 run midway through the third quarter. However, the Hawkeyes’ offensive firepower proved strong enough to carry Iowa to victory.

As a team, the Hawkeyes shot 34-for-65 (52.3%) from the field, including 7-for-20 (35.0%) from 3-point territory and 11-for-17 (64.7%) from the free throw line. Iowa also continued their dominance from within the paint this season by outscoring Drake 46-10 in that area.

Defensively, Iowa gathered 41 rebounds (9 offensive, 31 defensive), eight steals, and three blocks.

While many Hawkeyes performed well on Sunday, below are the three stars that guided Iowa to its fourth victory.

Addison O’Grady

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Senior Addison O’Grady led the Hawkeyes’ offense Sunday with a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds in 33:20 of play, earning her second-career double-double.

O’Grady shot 13-for-21 from the field, which included a perfect 7-for-7 performance in the first quarter. The center also gathered one steal and three blocks on the defensive side of the ball.

O’Grady’s impressive showing is exactly the kind of play that the Hawkeyes envisioned heading into the season, and they will look for it to continue as conference play nears.

Lucy Olsen

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Lucy Olsen had another impressive performance on Sunday with 18 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Olsen shot 7-for-15 from the field, including 1-for-5 from deep and 3-for-4 from the free throw line.

Olsen’s play vs. Drake is a continuation of a stellar start to her Hawkeye career, which Iowa will certainly hope to extend further with competition getting tougher.

Teagan Mallegni

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Mallegni was a key contributor off the bench for the Hawkeyes Sunday as she contributed 13 points on 5-of-10 from the field, including 3-for-7 from deep. During her 14:13 of playing time, Mallegni gathered three rebounds and also dished out one assist.

The freshman guard’s impact off the bench was critical to the Hawkeyes’ ability to keep their distance from the Bulldogs, with other starters getting rest throughout the game.

The Hawkeyes’ next game will also be on Nov. 20, when they travel to the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., for a neutral-site tilt vs. Kansas (4-0).

Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and through the air on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Revisiting Iowa’s three stars in Toledo blowout

As the Hawkeyes gear up for their first road test at Drake, here’s a look back at their three stars vs. Toledo.

Iowa women’s basketball cruised to a 3-0 record on Wednesday night after a thorough 94-57 blowout victory over the Toledo Rockets from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The Hawkeyes controlled nearly every facet of the game on Wednesday night as the team shot 31-for-54 (57.4%) from the field, which included 4-for-14 (28.6%) from 3-point range and 28-for-32 (87.5%) from the free throw line.

Iowa secured 39 total rebounds on the night and dished out 18 assists. The Hawkeyes dominated down low, scoring 52 of their 94 points in the paint.

Defensively, the Hawkeyes held the Rockets to 21-of-67 (31.3%) from the field while registering 33 defensive rebounds, six blocks, and six steals to thwart the Toledo attack.

The victory against Toledo was truly a full team effort as five Hawkeyes scored in double figures and every available player received playing time.

Although every player had impactful contributions Wednesday night, three Hawkeyes stood out as difference-makers in the game.

Hannah Stuelke

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Hannah Stuelke led the Hawkeyes in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field and a perfect 9-for-9 night from the free throw line. She also collected nine rebounds, two assists, and one block on 22:25 of playing time.

Stuelke’s performance is her 39th career game in double figures.

Lucy Olsen

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Lucy Olsen continued her torrid start to the season by scoring 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field. Olsen also registered four assists and two rebounds in her 29:58 on the court.

While it is a small sample size, Olsen’s Wednesday performance improves her overall shooting percentage to 51.1% to start her Iowa career and adds to her team-leading 17.7 points per game.

Taylor McCabe

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Scoring a total of 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field, Taylor McCabe was able to provide the Hawkeyes with valuable points from beyond the arc by finishing 4-of-8 from deep. The junior forward also collected four rebounds during her 18:19 minutes of game time off the bench.

McCabe’s performance, in addition to the rest of the team off the bench, is a very promising sight for the Hawkeyes’ scoring depth moving forward.

Iowa returns to action on Sunday as it faces its first road test at Drake from inside the Knapp Center at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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Three stars of Iowa women’s basketball’s 71-52 victory vs. Virginia Tech

Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s 71-52 victory vs. Virginia Tech.

Iowa women’s basketball passed their first true challenge of the young 2024-25 campaign on Sunday with a 71-52 victory versus Virginia Tech at the Ally Tipoff from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The Hawkeyes and Hokies started in a back-and-forth affair before Iowa was able to close out the first quarter with a 10-point lead. The second quarter saw Virginia Tech claw back into the game to end the first half down by just four points.

The third quarter saw Iowa expand its lead to a 16-point advantage thanks to stellar defensive plays and 3-pointers from senior guards Sydney Affolter and Kylie Feuerbach.

As the fourth quarter rolled around, the Hawkeyes were able to ride the offensive momentum created in the third to close out the Hokies for a convincing 71-52 win.

As a team, the Hawkeyes shot 46% from the field and 22.2% from deep, while collecting 46 rebounds, three steals and one block. In terms of areas of point production, the Hawkeyes dominated the interior by scoring 44 of their total 71 points from inside the paint.

While the victory over Virginia Tech was an all-around effort by the Hawkeyes, three players stood out as difference-makers contributing to the team’s success in Charlotte.

Lucy Olsen

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Olsen finished with a team-leading 20-point performance, making 9-of-21 shots from the field that included 1-for-4 from beyond the arc. Olsen also recorded six rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block in 39 minutes of play.

While Olsen led the score sheet, her ability to facilitate the ball into the paint to other teammates was a major contributor to the offensive success throughout the night for the Hawkeyes.

The aggressive style of play that Olsen has shown so far is exactly what the Hawkeyes will rely on offensively this season.

Addison O’Grady

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O’Grady had herself a stellar shooting performance as she registered 18 points on a 9-for-9 from the field to go along with three rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes played.

The senior center’s perfect shooting night allowed the Hawkeyes to take control of the offensive interior, which was a massive area of production throughout the night for Iowa.

Hannah Stuelke

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Stuelke had a solid performance Sunday afternoon as well by scoring 16 points and finishing with seven rebounds and two assists. While her shooting from the field was 6-for-17, she did finish 4-for-6 from the free throw line.

Even though Stuelke’s scoring performance hides behind Olsen and O’Grady, the ability to secure rebounds and push the ball upcourt is a skill that coach Jan Jensen certainly appreciates.

The Hawkeyes now improve to 2-0 on the campaign and return home to face the Toledo Rockets (1-0) from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. CT. The game is set to be broadcast and air on the Big Ten Network.

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Who is Lucy Olsen? Meet the Iowa guard leading the Hawkeyes in the post-Caitlin Clark era

Lucy Olsen won’t be Caitlin Clark. And she doesn’t have to be.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will enter a transformation when its 2024-2025 season starts Wednesday.

Caitlin Clark, the generational hooper who changed the fabric of Iowa, is now in the WNBA, leaving the proverbial door wide open for someone else to walk through it.

Enter Lucy Olsen — the Pennsylvania native and senior guard who transferred to Iowa in the offseason after three seasons with the Villanova Wildcats. Olsen seemingly takes over for Clark, stepping into the spotlight to keep the Hawkeyes on the path to title contention.

Will Iowa get back to the national championship game with Lucy Olsen leading the team in a post-Caitlin Clark era? That remains to be seen. But now is a good time to familiarize yourself with the player leading the charge.

1. Lucy Olsen picked the Iowa Hawkeyes for the team’s family culture

Former Iowa’s women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder greets Lucy Olsen after practice Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen-USA TODAY NETWORK)

Why would Lucy Olsen pick Iowa as her next destination, knowing she would have so many expectations — fair or unfair — placed on her?

Former coach Lisa Bluder and the Hawkeyes seemed to have fostered a warm and inviting culture. From a quick phone call right after she transferred to a Zoom meeting with her parents, Iowa was all in on Lucy Olsen. That notion was only reinforced when she met the team in person.

“When we got on campus for a visit, I was like, ‘Wow, this feels like family already,'” Olsen told Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register earlier this year. “There was something about the culture they’ve built (that) felt so like home. That’s what sold me.”

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2. Lucy Olsen isn’t trying to be Caitlin Clark

Iowa’s Lucy Olsen (33) reacts during a game against Missouri Western Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen/USA TODAY NETWORK)

Stepping in behind Caitlin Clark (and her legacy) can feel daunting. But Lucy Olsen isn’t trying to fill Clark’s shoes.

“Caitlin Clark is Caitlin Clark. I’m not going to try to be her,” Olsen said. “But they need a point guard, and it’s a perfect opportunity to try to make something happen.”

To her credit, Olsen holds her own on the court, which is a huge reason why she was also heavily pursued by schools like LSU and Maryland when she entered the transfer portal. The senior guard was third in Division I women’s basketball scoring last season, just behind Clark and JuJu Watkins, averaging an impressive 23.3 points per game.

3. Lucy Olsen brings her own unique game to the Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa’s Lucy Olsen (33) sets up a play against Missouri Western Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Lucy Olsen works very well in the midrange and has a patented stepback fadeaway jumper that should get some real shine this season. It’s her go-to move, unleashing it from multiple spots within the arc. She’s also a willing three-point shooter despite only shooting 30 percent from deep last year.

Also, Olsen has plenty of basketball experience that should lend well to a young Iowa team. In addition to three productive seasons at Vilanova, where she finished her career ranking ninth all-time in scoring with 1,504 points, Olsen has also played on the international stage. She’s been playing for Team USA Basketball for nearly two years and won a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League Final.

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Iowa duo named to preseason All-Big Ten rosters by USA TODAY Sports network

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen and forward Hannah Stuelke each earned preseason All-Big Ten honors from the USA TODAY Sports network.

As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for another march toward a Big Ten championship and deep NCAA Tournament run, senior transfer guard Lucy Olsen and junior forward Hannah Stuelke earned preseason All-Big Ten honors from the USA TODAY Sports network.

Olsen was named a member of the preseason All-Big Ten first team, while Stuelke joined as part of the All-Big Ten second team.

Even though both will be critical to the Hawkeyes’ offensive production this season, they differ in their journeys to Iowa City.

Stuelke committed to Iowa as a high school freshman and had key roles on the Hawkeyes’ back-to-back Final Four squads, including a 23-point performance in last season’s national semifinal game against Connecticut.

Olsen joined the program through the transfer portal this offseason after starting three years at Villanova. In her 35 games played last season, she averaged 23.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest while averaging 36.2 minutes per game.

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With the offensive production of Caitlin Clark no longer present, Iowa will look for Olsen and Stuelke to spearhead a large portion of the Hawkeyes’ attack this season.

Iowa’s home and season opener is on Nov. 6 versus Northern Illinois at 6:30 p.m. CT and will air on Big Ten Network Plus.

Below are the rest of the preseason All-Big Ten selections and awards.

Preseason All-Big Ten first team

  • G JuJu Watkins, USC
  • G Lucy Olsen, Iowa
  • F Cotie McMahon, Ohio State
  • F Kiki Iriafen, USC
  • C Lauren Betts, UCLA

Preseason All-Big Ten second team

  • G Shyanne Sellers, Maryland
  • G Kiki Rice, UCLA
  • F Serah Williams, Wisconsin
  • F Hannah Stuelke, Iowa
  • C Alexis Markowski, Nebraska

Preseason Coach of the Year

Lindsay Gottlieb, USC

Preseason Player of the Year

JuJu Watkins, USC

Preseason Newcomer of the Year

Kiki Iriafen, USC

Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

Serah Williams, Wisconsin

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Iowa women’s basketball duo named to 2024 Naismith Trophy watch list

Iowa’s Lucy Olsen and Hannah Stuelke have been named to the 2024 Naismith Trophy watch list.

As the 2024-25 Iowa women’s basketball season swiftly approaches, Iowa senior guard Lucy Olsen and junior forward Hannah Stuelke are named to the 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Women’s Player of the Year watch list.

Olsen joined the Hawkeyes this offseason through the transfer portal after spending the previous three seasons with Villanova. During the 2023-24 campaign, she started all 35 games, averaging 23.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 36.2 minutes per contest.

Olsen also shot 43.8% from the field, 29.4% from three-point range, and 80.7% from the free throw line.

Her impressive play last season earned her a unanimous first-team All-BIG EAST selection, BIG EAST Most Improved player, and an honorable mention All-American honoree by both the WBCA and the Associated Press.

Stuelke enters her junior season with the Hawkeyes after a breakout 2023-24 campaign where she started 32 of 35 games and averaged 14.0 points and 6.6 rebounds. She shot 62.7% from the field and 62.9% from the free throw line.

Stuelke’s impressive play last season also earned her second team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media.

Some of the other 48 players accompanying Olsen and Stuelke on the watch list include TCU guard Hailey Van Lith, USC guard JuJu Watkins, LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson, and UConn guard Paige Bueckers.

The Hawkeyes’ first act of the season will be an exhibition matchup on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. CT against Missouri Western from Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The matchup will stream on Big Ten Network Plus (BTN+).

Iowa’s regular season opener will be against Northern Illinois on Nov. 6 with a 6:30 p.m. CT start from Carver-Hawkeye Arena. That contest is also set to air on BTN+.

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Iowa’s Lucy Olsen named to USA Basketball women’s 2024 USA 3Ă—3 Nations Leagues team

What an honor for Lucy Olsen.

Lucy Olsen gets to represent the Iowa Hawkeyes and America later on this month.

On Friday, USA Basketball revealed that Iowa point guard Lucy Olsen has been named to the U23 2024 USA 3×3 Nations Leagues team. The squad is set to compete at the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference July 22-28 in Mexico City.

USA Basketball’s 3Ă—3 Women’s Nations League Team also features Maryland forward Christina Dalce, Creighton forward Morgan Maly, Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon, LSU guard Mikaylah Williams and Wisconsin forward Serah Williams.

Per FIBA, the seventh edition of the 3Ă—3 Nations League will feature 13 conferences including U23 and U21 teams. The 2024 FIBA 3Ă—3 Nations League includes seven conferences from Europe, including three U21, two from Africa and Asia, and one each from Americas and U21 Asia-Pacific.

The Americas Conference will feature six three-game tournaments in seven days. The six team members can substitute as needed for each day’s four-person entry.

For the first time, the FIBA 3Ă—3 Nations League will be a qualification route to the FIBA 3Ă—3 U23 World Cup 2024. Conference winners will qualify for the event, set for Sept. 11-15 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The 2024 FIBA 3Ă—3 U23 Nations League will stream live on YouTube.

Different than five-on-five, 3×3 is played on a half-court with a 10-minute game clock and 12-second shot clock. Play is continuous, as teams “clear” the ball behind the 2-point line following a made basketball, defensive rebound or steal. The first team to score 21 points via 1-pointer field goals or 2-pointers behind the arc is victorious; or if time expires then the team leading wins.

Olsen transferred and signed with Iowa this past spring after ranking third in Division I women’s basketball averaging 23.3 points per game last season at Villanova.

“I love to play basketball, so I’m going to have fun with it. Whatever we need, whatever coach needs us to do to win, that’s what I’m going to try to do. If I need to score the ball, I’ll try to score the ball. Play defense, get a little scrappy. That’s the goal. Anything to help us win,” Olsen said of what Iowa fans can expect from her back in June.

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Lucy Olsen confirms commitment to Iowa women’s basketball, Jan Jensen

Lucy Olsen isn’t going anywhere.

Things have seen quite the shake up for the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team. While there was Lisa Bluder announcing her retirement and Jan Jensen being named the new head coach, there was also a focus on checking in with the roster and recruits.

One of the most high-profile transfers this offseason was former Villanova guard Lucy Olsen committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes. She is a pure scorer at guard and plugs into the starting lineup for Iowa.

While there is always some sense of worry about losing recruits or roster pieces after a coaching change, David Eickholt of Hawkeye Insider reported that Lucy Olsen has confirmed her commitment to the Hawkeyes.

Olsen may have needed to reassess her future with Iowa after the coaching change, but she reportedly thought it through and wants to become a Hawkeye.

This is an example of something Jan Jensen brings to this program as the newly named head coach. Jensen has always been a vibrant personality that gets to players. She is a high-level recruiter and has players that want to play for her.

Jensen’s next task is to keep Iowa’s recruiting classes together with Lisa Bluder stepping away. Taking advantage of Iowa’s deep, experienced, and talented roster in the upcoming season gives her a great opportunity to showcase that this program isn’t going anywhere.

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Lucy Olsen near the top of 247Sports’ best women’s basketball transfers

Iowa is reloading this year, not rebuilding. Lucy Olsen joining via the transfer portal is one of 247Sports’ top transfer moves.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to prove they are not a one-hit wonder with the roster they constructed over the past few years. After back-to-back Final Four runs and national championship appearances, they are aiming to continue their trajectory as one of the top dogs in women’s college basketball.

This starts with replacing the shoes worn by Caitlin Clark, which we all know are Nike now and forever due to her mega-endorsement deal she signed with them. That replacement comes in the form of Lucy Olsen, a transfer portal addition from Villanova, to step in and provide high-powered offense from the guard position.

Olsen joining Iowa is a huge addition for both sides. Olsen gets a chance to come into a program oozing with success and Iowa gets a playmaker. The move finds itself among 247Sports’ best women’s basketball transfers this offseason. Lucy Olsen joining Iowa ranks at their No. 6 best transfer move.

Iowa knows it cannot replace Caitlin Clark. But Lucy Olsen is a pretty nice way to start its AC era (After Clark, of course). Olsen was a walking bucket during the 2023-24 campaign averaging 23.3 points per on 43.8 percent from the field. Olsen also managed to grab 4.8 rebounds to go along with 3.8 assists per as well. She’ll have a major impact this season. – Brandon Clay, 247Sports

The good thing for Olsen is that she doesn’t have to step in and try to be Caitlin Clark. Those would be lofty, and downright unfair, expectations for her to take on. Rather, she can come in and join forces with Hannah Stuelke and Sydney Affolter, two key contributors to Iowa’s success as of lately.

How Olsen fits in with the Hawkeyes and how her styles meshes with the rest of the group remains to be seen until they take the court, but on paper this move is a massive addition for Iowa.

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