Hailey Van Lith, former LSU women's basketball guard, was chosen by the Chicago Sky as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Van Lith, known for her exceptional season at TCU culminating in an Elite Eight appearance, concluded her college career as a first-round draft selection, earning Big 12 Player of the Year and All-American honors.
During her sole season at TCU, Van Lith averaged 17.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game, contributing significantly to TCU's conference championship win and historic Sweet Sixteen advancement. Prior to TCU, Van Lith played three seasons at Louisville, maintaining double-figure scoring before transferring to LSU for her final collegiate year.
Van Lith's selection reunites her with former teammate Angel Reese on the Chicago Sky, while also marking a milestone with her record-breaking 172 games played in women's Division I basketball.