Chicago Sky management announced Monday they have released rookie guard Hailey Van Lith, who was selected as their first-round draft choice in 2025.
The 24-year-old guard struggled during her debut season, posting averages of 3.5 points and 1.6 assists across 29 appearances without earning a single start.
All WNBA franchises must finalize their rosters by Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, just one day before the regular season kicks off on Friday.
During Chicago’s preseason play, Van Lith showed promise with 12.5 points and 4.5 assists per game over two contests. The Sky begin their campaign Saturday against Portland in what marks the inaugural game for the expansion Portland Fire franchise.
Chicago selected Van Lith as the 11th overall selection in 2025 following her impressive college basketball journey that took her through Louisville, LSU, and TCU.
Standing 5-foot-9, Van Lith earned All-American honors and claimed both Big 12 Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year awards after posting 17.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game during her final collegiate season with the Horned Frogs in 2024-25.
