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2023-24 Women's Basketball Roster

12 Hope Olson

  • Height 6-0
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Yarmouth, Maine
  • High school Yarmouth
  • Position G/F

Biography

At Connecticut College:
Is a campus captain and Co-President of The Hidden Opponent.

2022-23:
Missed the season due to injury.

2021-22:
Played in nine games as a sophomore ... Scored two points at the free throw line against Roger Williams (11/17) ... Grabbed a season-high two rebounds at Holy Cross (11/22) ... Blocked a shot at Bowdoin (1/8).
 
2020-21:
Played in all five countable games as a freshman … Notched seven points, six rebounds, six steals, four assists, and two blocks … Ranked second on the team in blocked shots … Grabbed four rebounds and blocked a shot in collegiate debut at Babson (2/27) … Concluded the winter by scoring three points and recording four steals in a 71-39 rout of Sarah Lawrence (3/28).

High School:
Four-year letterwinner as a guard and forward at Yarmouth … Team captain who averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game … Helped the program place as high as second in the region … Competed at the AAU level for the Maine Firecrackers … Was also a four-year letterwinner in soccer as a goalkeeper and lacrosse as a midfielder and defender … Captained the soccer team and had an .830 career save percentage as a four-year starting goalie … Was an all-conference selection in lacrosse and won a leadership award as a soccer standout … Lacrosse team won the regional championship in 2019 and the soccer program posted two runner-up regional finishes … Honor roll student and an all-academic team selection in all three sports … Member of the Student Council, Key Club, and Mock Trial … Also served as a student ambassador.

Personal:
Majoring in Psychology and double minoring in Environmental Studies and Human Development … Enjoys hiking, traveling, biking, and swimming … Favorite athlete is Sabrina Ionescu … Plans to become a therapist after graduation.

Why Did You Choose Connecticut College?
“I chose Conn because I wanted the opportunity to receive a great education while still being able to play basketball at a competitive level. The community is very welcoming, and it felt like home the moment I stepped onto campus.”

What Does #OneCamel Mean To You?
“#OneCamel means that no matter what team or club you are a part of, we all support each other as part of the Conn community.”

Career Highs:

Points: 3, Twice
Rebounds: 4, at Babson (2/27/21)
Assists: 1, four times
Steals: 4, at Sarah Lawrence (3/28/21)
Blocks: 1, three times

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2020-21Freshman

    G
    6'0"
    12
  • 12

    2021-22Sophomore

    G/F
    6'0"
    12
  • 12

    2022-23Junior

    G/F
    6'0"
    12
  • 12

    2023-24Senior

    G/F
    6'0"
    12