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Hailey Van Lith

Hailey Van Lith is an American professional basketball player and guard in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hailey Van Lith is an American professional basketball guard in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for Louisville, LSU, and TCU, and has also represented the United States in 3x3 basketball at the Olympic level.

Early life and high school

Van Lith is from Wenatchee, Washington, and attended Cashmere High School. She emerged as a highly regarded guard before entering college basketball.

College career

Van Lith played three seasons at Louisville, one season at LSU, and later transferred to TCU as a graduate student. Her college career included multiple deep NCAA tournament runs and national attention for her scoring and playmaking.

Professional career

Van Lith entered the WNBA after being drafted 11th overall in 2025 by the Chicago Sky. Available sources in this dataset also list her with the Connecticut Sun, indicating a later roster change or update.

International career

Van Lith has competed for the United States in both 5x5 and 3x3 basketball. She won gold at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup and bronze at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the women’s 3x3 event.

Key facts

  • Van Lith was born on September 9, 2001, and is from Washington state.
  • She played college basketball for Louisville, LSU, and TCU.
  • She was selected 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.
  • She won a bronze medal in women's 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
  • She has represented the United States in youth and senior 3x3 basketball competition.
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Canadian context

Van Lith’s international profile is relevant to Canadian readers because she has competed in FIBA 3x3 events and Olympic basketball, formats in which Canada regularly fields national teams.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hailey Van Lith?
She is an American professional basketball guard who has played in the WNBA and for several major U.S. college programs.
What college teams did she play for?
She played for Louisville, LSU, and TCU.
When was Hailey Van Lith born?
She was born on September 9, 2001.
What position does she play?
She plays guard.
Has she won an Olympic medal?
Yes. She won bronze in women’s 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
When was she drafted into the WNBA?
She was selected in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, 11th overall.

References

  1. WNBA — https://www.wnba.com/player/1642817
    Supports: Height, position, birthdate, college, and 2025 draft selection.
  2. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/hailey-van-lith-1108884
    Supports: Hometown, height, education, position, and Olympic bronze medal in women's 3x3 basketball.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hailey_Van_Lith
    Supports: Full name, college history, and international achievements including youth gold medals and 3x3 honors.
  4. NBC Olympics — https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/hailey-van-lith-meet-athlete
    Supports: Background, birthplace, height, parents, and youth and senior international basketball achievements.
  5. LSU Sports — https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/player/hailey-van-lith/
    Supports: LSU roster listing, guard position, height, class, and prior school.
  6. USA Basketball — https://www.usab.com/players/hailey-van-lith
    Supports: Position, height, hometown, and participation in U.S. basketball programs.