Hailey Van Lith

Quick Facts

• Sport: Women’s basketball

• Position: Guard

Biographical Information

Hailey Van Lith has rapidly become one of the brightest rising stars in women's basketball. She has gained national recognition for her performances at both the collegiate and international levels.

Van Lith developed her love for basketball at a young age. She comes from a sports-loving family; her father, Corey Van Lith, played baseball and basketball at the University of Puget Sound and has been instrumental in shaping her basketball career. Van Lith attended Cashmere High School in Washington, where she played four varsity seasons and set numerous school and state records. In 2019, she committed to playing college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.

She maintains a strong social media presence, where she shares insights into her life as a student-athlete, inspiring young athletes worldwide.

Olympic Highlights

Van Lith was named to the 2024 USA Basketball 3x3 Women's Olympic Team and participated in the team's training camp in Springfield, Massachusetts. 

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she helped secure a bronze medal in the women’s 3x3 basketball event, leading her team with 47 total points in the tournament, and averaging 5.2 points per game.

Early Career

Van Lith's college career has been marked by consistent excellence and growth. She was one of the top recruits in the country, playing for the Louisville Cardinals from 2020-23. She led the team in scoring for two years. Van Lith transferred to LSU for the 2023–24 season, but transferred again and played for TCU for the 2024–25 season.

Olympic Experience

• 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 bronze)
• Olympic Games Paris 2024, bronze (Team - Women)