Chicago Sky Has Clear Demands from Hailey Van-Lith as TCU Star Admits Truth About Playing Style

Chicago Sky Has Clear Demands from Hailey Van-Lith as TCU Star Admits Truth About Playing Style

When Hailey Van Lith was in college, she would sit mesmerized in front of the TV, watching Kyrie Irving dance on the court with a basketball that seemed glued to his hand. “Michael Jordan is the GOAT, but the GOAT right now is Kyrie Irving,” Van Lith once said in an interview with SLAM Magazine. So, fair to say that the way he could take over a game, but also set up his teammates—it stuck with her. That mix of versatility and toughness is someth…

Forced grins and old tensions: Hailey Van Lith reunites with Angel Reese in Chicago

On Monday, April 14, the WNBA held its 2025 draft in New York City. TCU guard Hailey Van Lith was selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 11 overall pick in the first round, which means she’ll be reuniting with her old LSU teammate Angel Reese. In a post-draft interview, Van Lith was told that ...

Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith envisions 'fun energy' playing with Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

Hailey Van Lith didn’t have much time to think about her pro career in the two weeks between the end of her season at TCU and the WNBA draft, but when she did, she dreamed of landing with the Sky.That desire materialized Monday as they picked her No. 11 overall, and at her introductory news conference Thursday, Van Lith spoke glowingly about the shared vision for her development and the potential of teaming up with young post players Angel Reese…

Chicago Sky Makes Expectations Clear for Hailey Van Lith in Bold Statement

After a disappointing season that ended outside the playoff race, the Chicago Sky are entering a new era — and they’ve made it crystal clear that Hailey Van Lith is a central piece of that transformation. Selected 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Van Lith arrives in Chicago not just as a dynamic scorer, but as a redefined guard with a new mindset. Once known for her tunnel-vision scoring ability, the 5’7″ guard used her senior year at TCU to…