Lauren Nicholson (born 26 March 1993) is an Australian professional basketball player.

[1] Nicholson would begin her WNBL career in her home town, as a development player, with the Sydney Uni Flames.

After the conclusion of her college career, Nicholson returned to Australia and she was signed by the Sydney Uni Flames for 2016–17.

[3] In 2020, Nicholson would head North and sign with the Townsville Fire for the 2020–21 WNBL season.

In January 2019, Nicholson was named to her first Opals squad, earning her a place in the first camp as preparations for this years upcoming tournaments got underway.