Townsville Fire Sign WNBA Guard Lucy Olsen for 2025/26 WNBL Season

The Fire are excited to announce the signing of rising American guard Lucy Olsen for the upcoming 2025/26 WNBL season

Currently playing with the Washington Mystics in the WNBA, Olsen joins Townsville following a standout college career with the Villanova Wildcats before playing her final year with the Iowa Hawkeyes, where she helped lead the program to the second round of the NCAA tournament and earned a reputation as one of the most poised and impactful guards in the country.

Known for her high basketball IQ, elite shot-making ability, and defensive intensity, Olsen is expected to make an immediate impact in the WNBL. Her calm leadership and ability to create for both herself and her teammates will be a welcome addition to a Fire team hungry to return to the top of the ladder.

Fire Head Coach Shannon Seebohm said Olsen was a key piece in the team’s plans for the upcoming season.

“We’re really excited to add Lucy to our team. She’s a skilled, versatile guard who can score at all three levels and has excellent vision to create for others. What really stood out to me was her character, everyone I spoke to had nothing but great things to say about her work ethic and the kind of teammate she is. Lucy ticks a lot of boxes for us on and off the floor, and I know she will come in ready to work hard and contribute to our team’s success.”

At the collegiate level, Olsen showcased her versatility and composure under pressure, playing a vital role in one of the most successful eras in program history. She now joins a long list of elite guards to suit up for Townsville and is expected to form a crucial part of the Fire’s backcourt rotation.

Speaking on the move, Olsen said she’s ready to embrace her next challenge.

“The Fire organisation has a tremendous reputation here in the US and hearing how beautiful the Townsville area is has me more than excited to be joining this upcoming season! I love to play basketball and it sounds like Townsville loves basketball too – a perfect match! Let’s go get the Championship!”

Olsen will join the Fire in the lead-up to the 2025/26 WNBL season, with pre-season preparations beginning in September.