Drama is already brewing in D.C. — and the season hasn’t even started yet.

Lucy Olsen, the dynamic scoring guard and former standout at Villanova (not Iowa, despite some confusion online), was recently drafted by the Washington Mystics. While fans were excited to see her land in the WNBA, the vibes coming out of training camp are… not what anyone expected.

In fact, some are saying the Mystics are already disrespecting her — and Olsen’s supporters aren’t staying quiet.

So what’s going on?

The Red Flags: No Media, No Minutes, No Hype

Despite being one of the most electric scorers in college basketball last season — averaging nearly 24 points per game — Olsen has been noticeably absent from early Mystics media content, scrimmage recaps, and team features.

Even worse? Reports from inside camp suggest she’s barely getting reps with the main squad.

“She’s practicing, but not getting the same looks as other rookies,” one insider said.
“It’s like she’s already being overlooked.”

For a player with Olsen’s résumé — First-Team All-Big East, top-10 in NCAA scoring, elite handles and pace — this lack of attention is raising eyebrows.

Fans Speak Out: “Why Draft Her If You’re Gonna Bench Her?”

The reaction online has been fierce. Lucy Olsen’s fanbase, which grew significantly thanks to her viral highlight reels and gritty underdog mentality, is letting the Mystics hear it:

“She’s a hooper. Let her hoop.”
“Washington doesn’t know what they’ve got — yet.”
“You drafted Lucy Olsen, not a benchwarmer. Show her some respect.”

Some fans even accused the Mystics of favoritism, giving more spotlight to players with bigger college brands — even if they were statistically less impactful than Olsen.

A Pattern in the W?

Sadly, Lucy’s situation isn’t unique. Many rookies — especially from non-Power 5 schools — often face steep uphill battles in the WNBA, where roster spots are limited and minutes even scarcer.

But that doesn’t make it okay.

“If you’re not a top-3 pick or didn’t play at UConn, you’re fighting uphill,” one WNBA analyst said.
“But Lucy’s game speaks for itself — she’ll force them to notice.”

Olsen’s Mentality: Bet Against Me. Please.

The good news? Lucy Olsen is built for this moment.

She’s used to being doubted. She chose Villanova when bigger programs overlooked her. She led her team deep into March Madness when no one expected it. And she’s not afraid to grind her way into the rotation.

In a recent post on her Instagram story, she wrote:

“Underdog energy. Always has been. Let’s work.”

You can feel it: she’s not backing down.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Count Her Out

The Washington Mystics may not be giving Lucy Olsen her flowers just yet — but the fans will. And if preseason play or training camp minutes don’t go her way, don’t be surprised if another team swoops in and gives her the opportunity she deserves.

Because one thing’s for sure: Lucy Olsen is not here to sit quietly. She’s here to make noise.