Hailey Van Lith, the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, is questionable for the Chicago Sky’s season opener against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon due to an ankle injury, the team announced on Friday.
Van Lith seems to have tweaked her ankle at some point during practice this week, but it’s unclear exactly when the injury happened. The good news is that it does not appear to be a serious issue. Even if she ends up sitting out on Saturday, her “questionable” designation suggests she’ll be back sooner rather than later.
During a solid preseason, Van Lith averaged six points and 4.3 assists in the back-up point guard role behind Courtney Vandersloot. And while the results don’t matter in said exhibition games, Van Lith’s go-ahead 3-pointer late in the Sky’s win over the Minnesota Lynx wa a very promising sign for the rookie.
After a strong start to her collegiate career with Louisville, Van Lith transferred to LSU for her senior season. While the Tigers went to the Elite Eight, she struggled to find her place in Baton Rouge, which left her draft prospects hanging by a thread. Instead of turning pro last year, Van Lith decided to use her extra year of eligibility and…
