In the early years of the WNBA, the Houston Comets won four-consecutive titles (1997-2000), thanks in large part to the trifecta of Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper and Tina Thompson, who affectionately were known as the “Big 3”.
Fast forward 25 years later, and the Chicago Sky may be looking to follow suit by produce their own “Big 3”: Hailey Van Lith, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
On Monday, the Sky drafted Van Lith, an All-American from TCU, with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Her selected was preceded by that of forward Ajša Sivka of Slovenia at the No. 10 pick. With the No. 16 pick, the team added Notre Dame forward Maddy Westbeld. The Sky completed their draft night by selecting Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly at No. 22.
The draftees are known for being effective scorers, fulfilling a need for new head coach Tyler Marsh, who is seeking to push the tempo while nurturing budding talent.
Van Lith, in particular, is a consistent scorer, especially at the 3-point line. She also is a playmaker with a depth of experience at different levels of the game. “Hailey Van Lith made an impact on multiple contending teams across her collegiate and international career, and we expect her winning ability to translate,” Sky General Manager Jeff Pagliocca said…
