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Hailey Van Lith

Hailey Van Lith is an American professional basketball player and guard in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Hailey Van Lith is an American professional basketball guard who plays in the WNBA. She has also represented the United States in 3x3 basketball, winning an Olympic bronze medal in 2024.

What it is

Hailey Van Lith is a 5-foot-9 guard who played college basketball for Louisville, LSU, and TCU. She was drafted 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky and later listed with the Connecticut Sun. She has also competed for the U.S. in youth and senior 3x3 basketball.

Why it matters

Van Lith's Olympic bronze in women's 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics highlights her international impact. Her career path through multiple top college programs and into the WNBA makes her a notable figure in women's basketball, relevant to Canadian fans who follow FIBA 3x3 competition.

Key details

Born September 9, 2001, in Wenatchee, Washington. She won gold at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup and bronze at the 2024 Olympics. Her college career included deep NCAA tournament runs, and she entered the WNBA as a first-round pick in 2025.

In short

  • American guard who played for Louisville, LSU, and TCU in college.
  • Drafted 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.
  • Won bronze in women's 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
  • Also won gold at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.
Canadian angle

Van Lith’s international profile is relevant to Canadian readers because she has competed in FIBA 3x3 events and Olympic basketball, formats in which Canada regularly fields national teams.

Quick questions

Who is Hailey Van Lith?
She is an American professional basketball guard who has played in the WNBA and for several major U.S. college programs.
What college teams did she play for?
She played for Louisville, LSU, and TCU.
Has she won an Olympic medal?
Yes. She won bronze in women’s 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Sources

  1. WNBA — https://www.wnba.com/player/1642817
    Supports: Height, position, birthdate, college, and 2025 draft selection.
  2. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/hailey-van-lith-1108884
    Supports: Hometown, height, education, position, and Olympic bronze medal in women's 3x3 basketball.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hailey_Van_Lith
    Supports: Full name, college history, and international achievements including youth gold medals and 3x3 honors.
  4. NBC Olympics — https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/hailey-van-lith-meet-athlete
    Supports: Background, birthplace, height, parents, and youth and senior international basketball achievements.
  5. LSU Sports — https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/player/hailey-van-lith/
    Supports: LSU roster listing, guard position, height, class, and prior school.
  6. USA Basketball — https://www.usab.com/players/hailey-van-lith
    Supports: Position, height, hometown, and participation in U.S. basketball programs.