In predraft conversations, Hailey Van Lith felt that Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh and GM Jeff Pagliocca saw through to her core identity.

Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith noted a difference between this team-up with Angel Reese compared their time at LSU together.

Hailey Van Lith was reunited with former college teammate Angel Reese when the Chicago Sky selected the TCU standout with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. Van Lith told reporters that she "can't wait" to play with Reese again at her introductory press conference on Thursday (h/t Yahoo Sports' Ian Casselberry ).