The Chicago Sky have waived Hailey Van Lith, the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Despite a strong preseason performance, she did not secure a spot on the final roster.
The Sky have several veteran guards on the roster, headlined by Skylar Diggins, who is a seven-time All-Star and fresh off a strong season with the Seattle Storm. is currently sidelined as she continues to recover from an ACL tear, as is , who is dealing with a foot injury. (acquired via trade this offseason) and Gabriela Jaquez (drafted fifth overall last month) round out the roster. Still, after a strong preseason debut, it appeared likely that Van Lith had done enough to make the final roster. Now, it’s been revealed that that’s no longer the case.
The Chicago Sky waived Hailey Van Lith despite her strong preseason performance, indicating roster decisions were influenced by the presence of veteran guards.
In her rookie season, Hailey Van Lith averaged 3.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over 29 games.
Key guards on the Chicago Sky roster include Skylar Diggins, Courtney Vandersloot, and Jacy Sheldon.
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