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WNBA Draft 2025: Hailey Van Lith Joins Chicago Sky, Reunited with Angel Reese
Tears of joy streamed down Hailey Van Lith’s face as her name echoed through the venue at the 2025 WNBA Draft in New York City. The moment marked a significant milestone in her basketball career as the Chicago Sky selected her as the 11th pick during the first round on Monday evening, setting the stage for a reunion with her former LSU teammate, Angel Reese.
Emotional Draft Night for Van Lith
In a room filled with anticipation, including her boyfriend and NBA player, Jalen Suggs, Van Lith embraced her family, overcome with emotion. Following the announcement, Van Lith expressed her gratitude at the subsequent press conference. “I want to begin by thanking the Chicago Sky organization,” she stated. “I am incredibly thankful for this chance. Throughout my career, I’ve sought opportunity, and I am deeply honored and blessed that the Sky have provided it. I extend my thanks to them for believing in me.”
Celebration and Reunion Reactions
Moments after walking offstage, Van Lith and Suggs shared a celebratory kiss. Meanwhile, Angel Reese enthusiastically welcomed her former teammate on social media. “We’re doing it again, the right way this time! Let’s run it backkkkk,” Reese posted, alongside team graphics, expressing her excitement for their renewed partnership.
From College Standout to WNBA Prospect
Before entering the WNBA draft, Van Lith honed her skills over three seasons at Louisville before transferring to LSU following their national championship victory in 2023. LSU advanced to the Final Four the following season but was defeated by Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Reese and Van Lith: A Strong Bond Renewed
Discussing her relationship with Reese, Van Lith noted the consistent support from her former teammate. “Angel has kept in touch with me over the past year since she entered the league and I transferred,” Van Lith explained. “I truly value her support. We share a mature relationship built on mutual respect for each other’s skills, character, and personalities both on and off the court.”
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“I am particularly thrilled to be teammates with her once again,” she added. “We share similar approaches to the game and a comparable competitive spirit. She’s a fierce competitor who elevates the intensity for everyone around her.”
“I look forward to being in that environment with her again, where she can push me to achieve even more than I believe I can.”
Joining the Chicago Sky
In her final college season at TCU, Van Lith demonstrated her all-around game, averaging 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists for the Horned Frogs. Moving from a successful Elite Eight run with a 34-4 TCU team, Van Lith now joins the Chicago Sky, aiming to contribute to a team that recorded a 13-27 season record.
Hailey Van Lith was selected by the Chicago Sky with the 11th pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft
Jalen Suggs showed his support as his girlfriend Hailey Van Lith was drafted on Monday
Van Lith and Suggs kissed after she was drafted
Van Lith hugged WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being drafted by the Chicago Sky
Van Lith will rejoin former LSU Tigers teammate Angel Reese in Chicago