Recruiting Report: Will Olsen (2016)

<h2>November 26, 2015</h2><p>St. Xavier wing <strong>Will Olsen</strong> has seen his recruitment start to ramp up of late, and though he currently holds no offers, he may soon have options.</p> <p>“I’ve been talking to Centre College, Wabash College (IN), Nova Southeastern out of Fort Lauderdale (FL), and then I’ve kind of been in contact with bigger D1 schools just about walking on like American University. So I’m kind of waiting to see how it goes this year,” said the 6-foot 3 wing.</p> <p>“I would definitely like to play on a scholarship, but I think the D1 atmosphere excites me the most. But I’m looking to play wherever I fit school-wise and basketball-wise, and whichever coach I see myself fitting under will probably be the school I pick.”</p> <p>The versatile senior played his 17U season with Hoop Dreams this spring and summer, and mentioned that his ball-handling was something he was able to improve the most.</p> <p>“I shot the ball really well this summer, that’s where I think I improved the most,” said Olsen. “I was also able to handle the ball a lot. In high school I was playing like a four, and I was playing a two guard in AAU, so I got a lot of experience handling the ball under pressure against better players”</p> <p>It’s his versatility that sets him apart from other players, and he takes pride in being able to score from inside and outside.</p> <p>“I’m listed as a shooting guard but I can play inside-out. I can post up, which I think is kind of unique for a guard, but I also like to spot up from any spot on the floor. I’ve been big my whole life, but I’ve always played guard,” said Olsen, who is learning to be become a better leader as his senior season gets underway.</p> <p>“I’m definitely going to be one of the top leaders on the team, I’m going on my third year playing varsity so I’ll definitely take on a leadership role. And I’m learning as I go, and it’s challenging me, but it will definitely help me moving forward.”</p>