Women’s Basketball: Former TCU G Hailey Van Lith waived by Chicago Sky

TL;DR

Hailey Van Lith, the former TCU guard and No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, has been waived by the Chicago Sky after appearing in two preseason games. She scored 20 points in those games but struggled during her rookie season.

Key points

Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky.
She was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Van Lith averaged 3.5 points in her rookie season.
She earned All-American honors at TCU.
TCU advanced to the Elite Eight during her final season.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 29: Hailey Van Lith #2 of the Chicago Sky brings the ball up court in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Wintrust Arena on April 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sage Zipeto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Only one year after being selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, former TCU guard Hailey Van Lith has been waived by the Chicago Sky. Van Lith appeared in two preseason games with the Sky, scoring 20 points on 8-of-8 shooting with three assists in a 108-104 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on April 25. In her rookie season, Van Lith averaged 3.5 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds on 12.4 minutes per game over 29 games played. She shot 33.9 percent from the floor and 16.1 percent from 3-point range as a rookie. The 24-year-old played her final collegiate season at TCU, earning All-American honors and receiving All-Big 12 First Team recognition. She was named both the Big 12 Player of the Year and the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Behind a core that included Van Lith, Sedona Prince and Madison Conner, a third-round WNBA Draft pick in 2025, TCU went 34-4, won the Big 12 championship and advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time ever.

Q&A

Why was Hailey Van Lith waived by the Chicago Sky?

Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky after a brief preseason performance, despite scoring 20 points in two games.

What were Hailey Van Lith's stats during her rookie season in the WNBA?

In her rookie season, Hailey Van Lith averaged 3.5 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 rebounds over 29 games.

What accolades did Hailey Van Lith achieve during her college career at TCU?

During her final season at TCU, Hailey Van Lith earned All-American honors, was named Big 12 Player of the Year, and led her team to a Big 12 championship.