Hailey Van Lith was selected by the Chicago Sky as the No. 11 pick in the WNBA draft, reuniting her with former LSU teammate Angel Reese. Both players had a successful single season together at LSU in 2023-24, alongside Aneesah Morrow and Flau'jae Johnson, earning All-America honors during their college careers. Despite high expectations, the LSU team fell short in the NCAA tournament, with Reese later leaving for the WNBA draft where she was chosen as the No. 7 pick by the Sky.
Reese expressed excitement about teaming up with Van Lith again, emphasizing a shared respect for each other's game and character. Van Lith also welcomed the reunion, highlighting Reese's influence in elevating the team's intensity and expressing enthusiasm about playing alongside her former teammate once more. The addition of Van Lith to the Sky, a team looking to improve after a challenging season in 2024, brings potential for growth and development within the young roster.