Van Lith didn’t fit that mold at LSU. The rookie acknowledged that reality on Friday before she returned to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and notched seven points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 13 minutes of run in the Chicago Sky’s 89-62 preseason win over the Brazilian National Team.

Hailey Van Lith had a relative down year with the Tigers. In her return to the PMAC, she opened up about her struggles.

Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith returned home in front of an enthusiastic crowd for the Chicago Sky’s preseason opener against the Brazilian National team. It was a joyous celebration for the two former LSU stars and featured Coach Kim Mulkey presenting them each with flowers at center court.