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Hailey Van Lith shows her potential in Sun debut after Sky parted ways
TL;DR
Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky and quickly claimed by the Connecticut Sun. She showcased her potential in her debut against the New York Liberty.
Key points
- Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky
- She was claimed by the Connecticut Sun
- Van Lith debuted against the New York Liberty
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It's been a bit of a whirlwind week for Hailey Van Lith.
The talented lefty guard was waived by the Chicago Sky as they got their regular season roster in order, and that led to her being claimed by the Connecticut Sun.
So a quick move to her new team right before they opened the season on Friday night against the high-powered New York Liberty.
The game itself didn't go well for an overmatched Sun team, which lost 106-75.
For Van Light, though? It was a night that showed her potential.
Hailey Van Lith stats
This is how HVL finished up her Sun debut:
- 9 points
- 4-7 FG
- 1-2 3FG
- 4 assists
- 2 turnovers
- 1 rebound
- 1 steal
- 14 minutes
These stats came even with the fact that she had just arrived to join her new teammates.
Q&A
Why was Hailey Van Lith waived by the Chicago Sky?
Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky as they finalized their regular season roster.
What team did Hailey Van Lith join after leaving the Chicago Sky?
After being waived, Hailey Van Lith was claimed by the Connecticut Sun.
How did Hailey Van Lith perform in her debut with the Connecticut Sun?
Hailey Van Lith showcased her potential during her debut with the Connecticut Sun against the New York Liberty.