Louisville star guard Hailey Van Lith entered the transfer portal Saturday, The Athletic confirmed. She is listed as a graduate transfer, and the school announced Saturday that she is forgoing her final year of eligibility with Louisville after receiving her degree in May. Here’s what you need to know:
- Van Lith averaged 19.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game for the Cardinals in 2022-23.
- She has been selected to the first-team All-ACC twice in her career and was an AP All-American honorable mention in 2022-23 as well.
- Louisville went 26-12 in 2022-23, reaching the Elite Eight for the fifth consecutive time.
- Van Lith leaves the Cardinals with the 12th-most points in program history.
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
What will her legacy be at Louisville?
Van Lith becomes the biggest name in the transfer portal, having led the Cardinals to at least the Elite Eight in each of her three seasons. She was first-team All-ACC during her last two, having also been an AP All-American honorable mention this past year. Van Lith’s decision to transfer comes after coach Jeff Walz praised her at length during the team’s NCAA Tournament.
“I really, really have enjoyed coaching her and watching her grow over these three years because she’s really matured,” he said…
