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Hailey Van Lith Joins Chicago Sky as 11th Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft

The record-setting guard reunites with former LSU teammate Angel Reese, bolstering the Sky’s roster rebuild with young talent.

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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 11th overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2025 WNBA Draft, marking the start of her professional basketball career.
  • Van Lith’s selection reunites her with Angel Reese, a former LSU teammate and rising WNBA star, as part of the Sky’s effort to rebuild their roster.
  • During her collegiate career, Van Lith made history as the first player to lead three different programs to the Elite Eight, achieving this feat five times.
  • After a challenging season at LSU, Van Lith achieved a career resurgence at TCU, earning Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year honors while setting multiple program records.
  • The Chicago Sky also selected Slovenian forward Ajsa Sivka with the 10th pick, signaling a focus on young talent to revitalize the team after a rebuilding period.