In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Olivia Williams, the University of Irvine standout and dual citizen of New Zealand and the United States, to talk about her incredible journey on and off the court. From her early days falling in love with basketball to balancing the demands of being a student-athlete, Olivia shares the highs, the challenges, and the lessons that have shaped her into the player and person she is today. 🌟 What’s Inside: How growing up in two cultures shaped her identity and playing style 🏀🌏 The challenges of balancing academics and athletics 📚⏰ Her thoughts on representing both New Zealand and the U.S. in her journey 🇳🇿🇺🇸 The importance of patience, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity ⏳✨ Fun questions, including her dream 3x3 team and her dinner party guests 🎤🔥 Olivia’s story is one of resilience, ambition, and cultural pride. Whether you’re a basketball fan, a student-athlete, or someone chasing big dreams, her journey will inspire you to keep pushing forward. 💬 Let us know in the comments: What part of Olivia’s story resonated with you the most? 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an update from us! You may support us and aid in the expansion and advancement of basketball in New Zealand and abroad by sharing the interview and the link to our social media pages. Let us keep helping and empowering Kiwi athletes! Subscribe to the Kiwi Hoopers Podcast now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MnnAYarYWzhAk2ViDtQWD Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiwi-hoopers/id1664265895 Share this video with your fellow Kiwi Hoopers and let's take your game to the stratosphere! Please support us by giving us a 5-star rating on your favourite podcast platform. FOLLOW US ON: INSTAGRAM: @KiwiHoopers TWITTERS: @KiwiHoopers TIKTOK: @kiwihoopers SEND US YOUR VIDEO, SO WE CAN SHARE IT WITH COLLEGE RECRUITERS. VISIT: KIWIHOOPERS.COM Disclaimer: All information on kiwihoopers.com and this video are subject to change anytime without public notifications. All the information available on kiwihoopers.com and in this video are for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this website and watching this video you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and kiwihoopers.com publisher. The kiwihoopers.com and this video should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state or country. Please contact your local attorney for legal advice. SEND US YOUR VIDEO, SO WE CAN SHARE IT WITH COLLEGE RECRUTORS. VISIT: KIWIHOOPERS.COM #OliviaWilliams #Basketball #NCAA #StudentAthlete #DualCitizen #NewZealand #Inspiration #WomensBasketball #KiwiHooper