Hailey Van Lith Leads TCU to Historic Sweet Sixteen While Sharing Mental Health Journey

The Big 12 Player of the Year opens up about overcoming suicidal thoughts through faith and prayer as she guides TCU to unprecedented success.

Hailey Van Lith has helped lead the TCU women's basketball team to its first-ever Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Van Lith was named Big 12 Player of the Year after leading TCU to both the regular season and conference tournament titles.
She has publicly shared her struggles with mental health, revealing that she experienced suicidal thoughts during her early college years.
Van Lith credits her Christian faith and prayer as central to her recovery, describing her journey from despair to a renewed love for life.
In addition to her collegiate success, Van Lith has represented the United States internationally, earning six medals, including a bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics.