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Hailey Van Lith Drafted by Chicago Sky After Historic Collegiate Career

Van Lith, the first player to reach the Elite Eight five times across three programs, was selected 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft following a record-breaking season at TCU.

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Hailey Van Lith helped the TCU Horned Frogs reach the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament.
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Overview

  • Hailey Van Lith was selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky, marking the start of her professional basketball career.
  • She is the first college basketball player, male or female, to reach the Elite Eight five times, achieving this milestone with three different programs: Louisville, LSU, and TCU.
  • Van Lith revitalized her career at TCU after a challenging stint at LSU, leading the Horned Frogs to a 34-4 record and their first-ever Elite Eight appearance.
  • During her final collegiate season, she set TCU records with 680 points and 204 assists, earning Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year honors.
  • Her collegiate career spanned 173 games, the most in NCAA women's basketball history, with an average of 15.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.