Journey to the Rockets
Toledo added Oliva to its roster after her collegiate stops at South Florida and Long Beach State, where she continued developing as a frontcourt player.
- Full Name: Judit Oliva Fernandez
- Sport: Women's Basketball
- Position: Forward
- Jersey Number: 15
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches
- Birthplace: El Prat de Llobregat, Spain
- High School: Institut Salvador Dalí
- College: University of Toledo
- Previous Colleges: University of South Florida, Long Beach State University
- Current Team: Toledo Rockets
- Class: Redshirt Junior
Originally from El Prat de Llobregat, Spain, Judit developed her basketball skills through Spanish club competition with Barça. She also represented Spain in youth national competitions, primarily in 3x3 basketball.
Competing for Spain, Oliva secured a silver medal in the U17 3x3 European competition and later added bronze at the U18 3x3 World Cup.
Across the two competitions, she averaged 17.2 points per game in U17 play and 18.1 points in U18 action.
At the club level, she helped her team win the 2022 Catalonia Championship and earn silver at the Spanish U18 Club Championship. She averaged 11 points and 7.3 rebounds per game during the Spanish Championship.
Her first stop in American college basketball was South Florida, where she spent the 2023-24 season as a redshirt.
She transferred to Long Beach State ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. During her first season with the Beach, she appeared in 26 games while adjusting to the demands of NCAA Division I basketball.
In 2025-26, Judit logged 22.0 minutes per game over 18 appearances, including 15 starts, and averaged 5.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
The Spanish forward transferred to Toledo after two seasons with Long Beach State, bringing valuable collegiate experience to the Rockets for the 2026-27 season. She is classified as a redshirt junior following an earlier redshirt year at South Florida.
Representing Spain in youth international competition also gave her experience in a different style of basketball, adding to the range of environments in which she has developed as a player.
In May 2026, Toledo announced Oliva as part of its women's basketball transfer class for the 2026-27 season.
Head coach Ginny Boggess highlighted her defensive versatility and international experience, particularly her ability to guard multiple positions, protect the rim and challenge shots.
With an international basketball background and two years of Division I experience, Oliva brings added value to Toledo through her defensive presence, rebounding and ability to block shots.
Joining the Rockets, the Spanish forward offers frontcourt depth through her defensive skills, rebounding and international basketball experience.