A sense of newness could be felt on May 16, 2025, as the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream opened the WNBA’s fresh season with modernized rosters, first-time head coaches, and newly-acquired franchise faces. And, while those aspects certainly added to the intrigue, one might argue that it was only a matter of time before Lucy Olsen and her veteran-like rookie crew turned to a few of their ‘ol reliables from college. Nearly unrivaled in her bucket-getting ability from midrange as a Hawkeye — No. 2 in the nation, in fact, in points scored on pull-up 2-pointers — Olsen showcases said gifts on the professional scene, parlaying her teammate’s pick-and-roll into a midrange bucket opportunity. Taking on the fearlessness of her teammates, Washington’s No. 23 pick helped fuel an upset win in the season opener, contributing two points (on one-of-one shooting) and one assist in eight minutes. · May 16, 2025