Hailey Van Lith steps into Chicago with a rookie deal that reflects the franchise’s trust in her potential, securing her role as a key piece in the Sky’s long‑term vision for growth and success in the WNBA.

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Hailey Van Lith hasn't exactly been lighting it up for the Chicago Sky in her first season in the WNBA. The former TCU standout has averaged just 12.6 minutes per contest as a rookie, putting up 4.0 points and 1.3 assists in 16 appearances off the bench this year.

In this year's WNBA Draft, the Chicago Sky selected Hailey Van Lith with the 11th overall pick in the first round. The former McDonald's All-American and reigning Big 12 Player of the Year looked to be a sure-fire upgrade to a Chicago backcourt in need of scoring assistance and ball distribution, but this transition has been anything but seamless.

Hailey Van Lith had an exceptional college basketball career playing for three schools and now is on the roster of WNBA's Chicago Sky.

However, five-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA scoring champion Angel McCoughtry (who last played in the WNBA in 2022) is still unsure whether Van Lith deserves to have any role in the league ...

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