Overview:
Anna Olson is a skilled and versatile forward who combines scoring efficiency, rebounding strength, and defensive instincts. A five-year NCAA Division I starter at the University of Vermont, Olson showcased consistent performance on both ends of the floor and developed into one of the America East Conference’s most well-rounded and reliable frontcourt players. Olson brings a modern forward’s toolkit: she’s effective in the post, comfortable facing the basket, and a confident shooter from mid-range and beyond the arc. Her career-high 57.3% field goal percentage and 36.4% three-point shooting in her senior season highlight her efficient shot selection and evolving perimeter game. Defensively, she’s a physical presence, capable of switching across positions and contributing with blocks and rebounds. Anna Olson is a dependable, intelligent, and impactful forward with the tools to excel in professional basketball.
Strengths:
2019-2020: Monticello, MN / Monticello High School
2020-2021: University of Vermont (NCAA, starting five): 6 games: 13.3ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.0apg, 1.5bpg, FGP: 53.1%, FT: 60.0%; in Jan.'21 the university canceled the reminder of season due to health and safety concerns stemming from COVID-19
2021-2022: University of Vermont (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 12.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.2apg, 1.3bpg, FGP: 54.3%, 3PT:25.0%, FT:76.1%
2022-2023: University of Vermont (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 11.4ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 51.5%, 3PT: 37.5%,FT: 75.0%
2023-2024: University of Vermont (NCAA, starting five): 37 games: 11.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 56.2%, 3PT: 40.0%,FT: 71.7%
2024-2025: University of Vermont (NCAA, starting five): 33 games: 12.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 57.3%, 3PT: 36.4%,FT: 70.8%
All-AEC Rookie of the Year -2021
All-AEC Third Team -2021
AEC All-Rookie Team -2021
AEC Tournament Semifinals -2022
All-AEC Second Team -2022, 24
AEC All-Academic Team -2022, 23, 24, 25
AEC Regular Season Co-Champion -2023
AEC Tournament Winner -2023, 25
All-AEC First Team -2023, 25
AEC All-Tournament Team -2023, 24
AEC Tournament Finalist -2024
AEC All-Defensive Team -2024
WNIT Final Four -2024
AEC Regular Season Runner-Up -2025
Anna Olson Highlights 2024-2025
Vermont vs Quinnipiac 2024-2025
Vermont vs Albany 2024-2025
Vermont vs Missouri 2024-2025