Lucy Olsen made a name for herself as a guard for Iowa Hawkeyes. Behind her legend stands a support system that includes her sisters, Olivia and Lila, who have played unique roles in her journey. Here’s everything you need to know about the Olsen sisters.
The Olsen Sisters: Lucy Olsen’s First and Biggest Fans
Lucy, born on May 26, 2003, to Roland and Kelley Olsen, grew up as the middle child in a trio of sisters. Olivia, the eldest, and Lila, the youngest, have each left their mark on Lucy’s life.
Lucy Olsen appreciation post:
Watching you this year at Iowa has been straight joy. Your fire, craft, and endless smile are a truly unique combo.
It can’t have been easy to step into this role, and you did it with such grace. Always reverent to what came before you while also… pic.twitter.com/TPOcuOpZKh
— Jess (@FeverBandwagon) March 22, 2025
Olivia was the first to support Lucy’s passion for basketball. As a kid, Lucy tagged along to Olivia’s games in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She’d dribble on the sidelines or join in during practice. Those moments drove Lucy to take the sport seriously.
Lila, the youngest, brings a different dynamic to the mix. Based on their online activities, it looks like they share a very carefree and close bond with each other.
In December 2024, Lila posted festive photos with Lucy in front of a Christmas tree, writing, “Merry Christmas everyone 🎄.” Around the same time, Lucy pulled Lila into a TikTok video for a lighthearted “knock-knock” trend. The video captured their easygoing chemistry, giving fans a glimpse of their bond.
Both sisters have cheered Lucy through her rise to prominence. At Villanova, she earned accolades like unanimous first-team All-Big East and 2024 Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year. Now, at Iowa, she continues to shine, drawing on the support of her family.
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Olivia and Lila don’t just root from the sidelines; they’ve helped shape the person and player Lucy is today.
As Lucy competes for the Hawkeyes and represents Team USA in 3×3 basketball, her sisters remain a constant. They’re not in the headlines, but they always wish the best for their sister, being her earliest fans, her biggest supporters, and a key part of her story.
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