The Sky point guard had a breakout performance which is critical for a franchise that just suffered a devastating injury at the position

Coming off the bench, Van Lith outscored the entire starting lineup for the Chicago Sky, putting up a career-high 16 points, along with five rebounds, one assist and one block. She played with pace and confidence, helping lead the Sky to a much-needed 78–66 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Whether Sky coach sticks with Rachel Banham as his starter or turns to Van Lith, her minutes and responsibilities are way up in the aftermath of Vandersloot's exit.

Chicago Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith spoke on how her role might change in the wake of Courtney Vandersloot's ACL injury.

The Lynx could wind up drafting near the top of a loaded 2026 WNBA Draft originally appeared on Bring Me The News. The Lynx gave up their No. 11 selection in the 2025 WNBA Draft, which became Hailey Van Lith, in exchange for the Chicago Sky's 2026 first-round pick, which could wind up being one of the top picks in the draft.