Last Updated on May 28, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Hailey Van Lith plays with an aggressive edge that stands out, combining confident shot-making with the competitiveness of a guard who never seems afraid of big moments. Her college career brought national attention not only for her scoring ability, but also for the intensity and leadership she brings to the floor.

Here’s a detailed profile for Hailey Van Lith:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Hailey Ann Van Lith.
  • Nickname: HVL.
  • Nationality: American.
  • Date of Birth: September 9, 2001.
  • Hometown: Wenatchee, Washington, United States.
  • Height: 5’9″.
  • Weight: 155 lbs.
  • Wingspan: 5’10”.
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly listed.
  • Jersey Number: No. 10 — Louisville Cardinals, TCU Horned Frogs; No. 11 — LSU Tigers; No. 2 — Chicago Sky.
  • Position: Guard.
  • High School: Cashmere High School (Cashmere, Washington).
  • College: Louisville, LSU, TCU.
  • NBA Draft: None. She was selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky with the No. 11 overall pick.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Louisville Cardinals (2020–2023).
    • LSU Tigers (2023–2024).
    • TCU Horned Frogs (2024–2025).
    • Chicago Sky (2025–present).
    • USA Basketball 3×3 national teams (2022, 2024).
  • Championship Rings: None documented in NCAA, WNBA, or Olympic play. She does own a 2024 Olympic 3×3 bronze medal and major USA Basketball honors, but those are not championship rings.
  • Children: No publicly confirmed children.
  • Siblings: No reliable list of her siblings.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Hailey Van Lith is a scoring combo guard with lead-creator instincts, the sort of backcourt player who blends aggression, shot-making, and playmaking rather than fitting neatly into a pure point guard or pure off-ball role. Defensively, she competes as an on-ball pressure guard who relies on toughness, activity, and willingness to battle, even if size can be a challenge against bigger matchups. Offensively, her role is built around attacking off the bounce, operating in pick-and-roll, creating pull-up and mid-range looks, and carrying stretches as either a primary or secondary initiator; LSU’s own bio noted she spent that season learning the point guard spot after moving away from her more natural shooting-guard game. Physically, she brings a compact 5-foot-9 frame, strong balance, and the kind of body control that helps her absorb contact and play downhill. Altogether, her style is fiery and assertive: a confident bucket-getting guard with real playmaking feel, emotional edge, and the mentality to shift a game’s tempo when she gets comfortable.

Sources:

WNBA — Hailey Van Lith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More | WNBA
WNBA — Hailey Van Lith
Chicago Sky — Chicago Sky Select Hailey Van Lith With No. 11 Overall Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft
University of Louisville Athletics — Hailey Van Lith – Women’s Basketball – University of Louisville Athletics
LSU Athletics — Hailey Van Lith – LSU
TCU Athletics — Hailey Van Lith – Women’s Basketball
USA Basketball — Hailey Van Lith
USA Basketball — 2024 USA 3×3 Women’s National Team