Hailey Van Lith is a new superstar in college basketball who plays for the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). She is number 11 and holds the position of point guard.
Early Life, Education & Childhood
Hailey Van Lith was born on 9th September 2001 in Wenatchee, Washington. She was raised by parents – Jessica Van Lith (Mother) and Corey Van Lith (father). Her father, Corey, is a former basketball and baseball player. He was a student-athlete at the University of Puget Sound and was supported by Gary Van Lith (Hailey Van Lith’s grandfather).
Her grandfather, Gary, served as a home builder for 20 years. Her parents established the company Van Lith Homes in 2002. Her mother, Jessica, managed the family business and helped customers pick the best designs for their houses.
She has a brother named Tanner, who participated in baseball at Big Bend Community College. Talking about her education, she graduated from Cashmere High School in Cashmere, Washington. She graduated in 2023 from the University of Louisville. She holds a degree in finance.
Career
Hailey began her basketball career at Cashmere High School under head coach Brent Darnell. She was named a 2020 McDonald’s All-American. Hailey committed to playing college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals Women’s basketball team.
In 2020-2021, she played as a freshman. She played 34 games, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 Assists, and 1.2 Steals in 30 minutes per game. She was Named to the ACC All-Tournament First Team and was named to the 2020-21 ACC All-Freshman Team.
In 2021-2022, she played as a sophomore. She played 30 games, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 Assists, and 1.1 Steals in 30 minutes per game. She holds the 18th position in ESPN’s ranking of the Top 25 Players in the NCAA Tournament.
In 2022-2023, she played as a Junior. She played 37 games, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 Assists, and 1.5 Steals in 36 minutes per game. Hailey Van Lith represented the United States at the International Level. Some of her achievements are as follows: –
- She won a gold medal at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Belarus.
- She won a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Thailand.
- She won a gold medal at the 2018 summer YOG (Youth Olympic Games) in Argentina.
- She received a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA 3×3 Under-18 World Cup in Mongolia.
- She received a gold medal At the 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Austria.
On 27th April, she committed to LSU. She has a desire to play with the best athlete, Angel Reese, as she was the driving force behind LSU winning its first-ever national championship title.
Hailey Van Lith Biography |
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| Real Name | Hailey Van Lith |
| Birth Date | 9 September 2001 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 22 Years |
| Birth Place | Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| College | – |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 7” – in Centimeters – 170 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 70 kg – in Pounds – 154 lbs |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
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Family |
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| Father | Corey Van Lith |
| Mother | Jessica Van Lith |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Tanner Van Lith |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In a Relationship |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her boyfriend? | Jalen Suggs |
Personal Life
Hailey Van Lith is in a relationship with Jalen Suggs, the shooting guard for the Orlando Magic. Her boyfriend, Jalen Suggs, won three gold medals for Team USA in international tournaments.
They keep their romantic relationship away from the media attention. Hailey and her boyfriend, Jalen Suggs, are concentrating on their professional career and keeping their followers updated on social media platforms.
Social Media
She is active on social media platforms. She has a verified Facebook account. She has 14k followers on her official Facebook page. She has a verified Instagram handle name @haileyvanlith. She has 945k Followers on her Instagram page. On 27th July 2022, she becomes a part of the first group of student-athletes joining the @adidas family. She supports their mission to empower women. On her Instagram, She promotes Adidas Ultraboost 1.0 Louisville sneakers #theville on 15th August 2022.
Hailey Van Lith Net Worth
Hailey Van Lith is an LSU women’s basketball star. In the past, she has signed deals with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ready Nutrition, Adidas, Valentino, 94 Feet of Game and Invesco QQQ. She was officially licensed for LSU jerseys and merchandise in October 2023. She looks to grow her career and dreams and hopes to make money. Hailey Van Lith’s estimated net worth of $150,000 as of 2024.
Trivia
- Hailey Van Lith is supported and trained by her father, Corey. They practiced at the John Newberry gym.
- Hailey was considered a five-star recruit.
- She ranked as the seventh player and the foremost combo guard in the 2020 class by ESPN.
