On Monday, the Chicago Sky made Hailey Van Lith the No. 11 pick of the 2025 WNBA draft. The Sky gave up their 2026 first-round pick to the Minnesota Lynx less than 24 hours ago to get the former TCU star. Chicago reunited Van Lith with Angel Reese, who she played with during the 2023-24 season at LSU.
Van Lith surged up the draft board following a fantastic year with the Horned Frogs. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged 17.9 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game, leading her school to the Elite Eight.
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Michael’s background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
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