The Chicago Sky picked Hailey Van Lith with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Van Lith, known for leading teams to the Elite Eight and winning an Olympic bronze medal in women's 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Paris Games, previously played for Louisville and LSU before transferring to TCU. At TCU, she excelled, earning Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year honors with impressive stats and leading the team to program milestones.
During her college career, Van Lith played in 173 games, an NCAA women's record, and showcased her skills at TCU with notable achievements, including setting single-season records for points scored and assists. Despite initial doubts about her WNBA potential following a challenging season at LSU, Van Lith's standout performance at TCU solidified her as a top draft pick, marking a significant step in her basketball career.