Kali Olson is Saint Mary’s rebounding-and-defense engine with expanding scoring punch
In the 2025-26 season, Kali Olson has emerged as a rugged, high-motor forward for St. Mary’s (MN), pairing double-double upside with impact defense and timely scoring, including a 25-point, 13-rebound breakout and multiple games with 14-plus rebounds. She was also a 2025-26 All-Conference pick and a 2025-26 MIAC Defensive Player of the Week, which matches the eye test: she impacts possessions, finishes through contact, and does the dirty work that winning teams love. If you need toughness, rebounding, and frontcourt stability, she fits.
