Height
5'9"
Age
24
College
TCU
Experience
1 yrs
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The Verdict in One Read
Hailey Van Lith earns a D+ Performance grade, ranking #59 of 64 Guards on the FanVerdicts board.
Current Sentiment
Hailey Van Lith enters 2026 as a cautionary tale of college stardom failing to translate to professional basketball. After signing a developmental contract with Connecticut, she was waived after only nine games—then waived again within weeks—signaling that the Sun and broader WNBA have serious doubts about her ability to contribute at this level. Her modest first-year production (8.1 PPG, 47.1% from three) and repeated roster cuts have eroded any goodwill from her college pedigree, leaving her reputation in freefall. Media coverage has shifted from curiosity about an ex-college star to skepticism about whether she can stick in the league at all. Unless she demonstrates marked improvement in a new opportunity, Van Lith faces an uphill battle to restore credibility with teams and fans.
2026 Season Stats9 GP
8.1
PPG
1.1
RPG
2.2
APG
0.6
SPG
0.3
BPG
49.2
FG%
47.1
3P%
83.3
FT%