Caitlin Clark has shown her support for her successor at the Iowa Hawkeyes, Lucy Olsen.

Clark, who holds numerous records in Hawkeyes colors and is the all-time leading scorer in both men’s and women’s college basketball, moved to the Indiana Fever last season after finishing her college career.

This paved the way for Pennsylvania-born Olsen to switch from the Villanova Wildcats to the Hawkeyes. Olsen’s debut game, a 91-73 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies, has drawn comparisons to Clark with many claiming she is the next big thing.

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With 17 points, four rebounds, and seven assists in her first game, Olsen revealed that Clark is fully supporting her this season – adding that she understands what it takes to be a big game player.

Speaking to Haley Jones on her podcast, Sometimes I Hoop, the 21-year-old said: “I’ve talked to Caitlin [Clark] a little bit. She’s very nice. She’s like ‘let me know if you need anything. I’m always here. I went through a lot and I got you.’”

This admission shows that the Fever star is not just a powerhouse on the court, but also a supportive mentor behind the scenes. With an impressive junior season behind her, where she was ranked third after Clark and USC’s JuJu Watkins, Olsen is poised for a big senior year with the Hawkeyes.

Besides her scoring prowess, Olsen has notched up the title of 2024 Big East Most Improved Player and snagged All-Big East Team honors in both 2023 and 2024, as well as being named 2021 Miss Pennsylvania Basketball.

Although a college championship eludes her – as it does Clark – fans can’t wait to see if this could finally be Olsen’s year for the Hawkeyes.