Olivia Olsen, a standout guard from Niskayuna, New York, has spent the past year showcasing her talents in Germany's Damen-Basketball-Bundesliga, turning heads with consistent performances that placed her among the league's most reliable contributors.
During her debut professional season she averaged 9 points, 8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game, earning Toyota DBBL Starting Five Player of the Week honors on two occasions and rewriting record books that had stood since her high school and college days.
A Homecoming With Purpose
Now back in her hometown, Olsen is channeling the lessons learned abroad into a series of summer basketball camps designed to give local youth a taste of the game while emphasizing community spirit. Working closely with Niskayuna coaches and school officials, she secured the use of Iroquois Middle School and the high school gym to host the sessions.
The initiative is not just about skill development; it is also about mentorship. Olsen hopes to inspire the next generation to stay engaged with basketball, a sport that has opened doors to cultural experiences and lifelong friendships for her.
Behind the scenes, her agent Orlando J. Castaño, who also represents WNBA players Lucy Olsen and Shaylee Gonzales, has helped navigate the logistics of the camps and continues to support her as she explores future opportunities while savoring her professional career.
Olsen's family roots run deep in the area. Her brother Brady Olsen helped lead Niskayuna to the state finals in the 2024‑25 season, and their father, James "Jay" Olsen, serves as an assistant coach at the high school after a playing stint at The College of Saint Rose.
A business management major at Providence College, she balances academic pursuits with the demands of training, using the platform she has built to think strategically about life after basketball.