Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Connecticut Sun on May 28, 2026, after playing nine games with the team, including three starts. Van Lith, previously a standout at Louisville, faced challenges during her career, including a brief tenure with LSU and a revival of her draft stock at TCU. She was selected 11th overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft but averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 assists in her rookie season before being waived by Chicago on May 4. The Connecticut Sun announced her waiver as they activated Leïla Lacan, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft. Van Lith's performance with Connecticut included an average of 8.1 points and 2.2 assists in her nine appearances, with her last game resulting in seven points, no assists, and two turnovers in 13 minutes during a loss to Portland.
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Hailey Van Lith waived by Connecticut Sun after nine games
Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Connecticut Sun after nine games with the team. Previously drafted 11th overall by the Chicago Sky, she averaged 3.5 points in her rookie season before being waived. Her time with Connecticut included an average of 8.1 points per game.
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