Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hailey Van Lith

How Hailey Van Lith built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Hailey Van Lith, also known as HVL, is an American college basketball player currently playing for the TCU Horned Frogs. She is a notable figure in women's college basketball, having previously played for the Louisville Cardinals and the LSU Tigers. Her career is marked by her contributions to these prominent basketball programs.

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November 30, 2016: High School Debut

On November 30, 2016, Hailey Van Lith made her high school debut for Cashmere High School, scoring 14 points in a win over Ellensburg High School.

April 11, 2017: First Career Walk-Off Home Run

On April 11, 2017, Hailey Van Lith hit her first career walk-off home run in a softball game as a freshman, securing a 7–6 win over Cascade High School.

January 25, 2018: First Quadruple-Double

On January 25, 2018, Hailey Van Lith recorded the first quadruple-double in Cashmere High School program history, with 37 points, 14 steals, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over Chelan High School.

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2018, Hailey Van Lith won a gold medal representing the United States at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Belarus.

2018: Gold Medal at Summer Youth Olympics

In 2018, Hailey Van Lith won a gold medal with the United States at the Summer Youth Olympics in Argentina in 3x3 basketball.

November 16, 2019: Commitment to Louisville

On November 16, 2019, Hailey Van Lith committed to playing college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals, choosing them over an offer from Baylor.

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2019, Hailey Van Lith helped the United States win the gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Thailand, averaging 9.1 points per game.

2019: FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup Gold Medal and MVP

In 2019, Hailey Van Lith led her team to a gold medal at the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup in Mongolia and was named MVP of the tournament.

2019: FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup MVP and Gold Medal

In 2019, Hailey Van Lith was named most valuable player (MVP) of the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup, where she led her team to a gold medal.

February 15, 2020: All-Time Leading Scorer in Washington State

On February 15, 2020, Hailey Van Lith became the all-time leading scorer in Washington state high school basketball history, surpassing a record held since 1995, while scoring 46 points in a game against Omak High School.

November 25, 2020: Collegiate Debut

On November 25, 2020, Hailey Van Lith made her collegiate debut for Louisville, recording 13 points and eight rebounds in a win over Southeast Missouri State.

March 5, 2021: Season-High Performance in ACC Tournament

On March 5, 2021, in the ACC tournament quarterfinals, Hailey Van Lith scored a season-high 24 points with five rebounds and four steals in a win against Wake Forest.

November 12, 2021: Season Debut

On November 12, 2021, Hailey Van Lith scored 19 points in her season debut; however, her team lost to Arizona, 61–59, in overtime.

February 3, 2022: Career-High 34 Points Against Clemson

On February 3, 2022, Hailey Van Lith scored a career-high 34 points in a win against Clemson, shooting 6-of-6 from three-point range.

November 7, 2022: 28 Points in Season Opener

On November 7, 2022, Hailey Van Lith started her junior season scoring 28 points in an 87-68 win against Cincinnati.

2022: FIBA 3x3 World Cup Quarterfinals

In 2022, Hailey Van Lith played for the senior national 3x3 team at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Belgium, leading the United States to the quarterfinals.

2022: Final Four Appearance with Louisville

In 2022, Hailey Van Lith, playing for the Louisville Cardinals, led her team to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament as a sophomore.

February 25, 2023: Donation to Family Scholar House

On February 25, 2023, Hailey Van Lith donated $30,000 to the Louisville nonprofit Family Scholar House to provide tablets for its children's technology program.

April 27, 2023: Transfer to LSU

On April 27, 2023, Hailey Van Lith announced that she would transfer to LSU, drawn to the school's support for women's basketball and her relationship with head coach Kim Mulkey.

November 6, 2023: LSU Debut

On November 6, 2023, Hailey Van Lith debuted for LSU, recording 14 points and seven assists in a loss to Colorado.

2023: Gold Medal at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

In 2023, Hailey Van Lith helped the United States win the gold medal at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Austria, recording seven points and six rebounds in the final against France.

2023: FIBA 3x3 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2023, Hailey Van Lith won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup.

2023: Transfer Portal Entry

In 2023, following her junior season, Hailey Van Lith entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer on April 8, and was rated as the top transfer in the nation by ESPN.

February 25, 2024: Season-High 26 Points for LSU

On February 25, 2024, Hailey Van Lith scored a season-high 26 points in a win over Tennessee while playing for LSU.

April 4, 2024: Second Entry into Transfer Portal

On April 4, 2024, Hailey Van Lith entered the transfer portal for a second time after playing for LSU.

April 27, 2024: Transfer to TCU

On April 27, 2024, Hailey Van Lith announced her transfer to TCU for the 2024-25 season.

2024: Bronze Medal at Summer Olympics

In 2024, Hailey Van Lith won a bronze medal as a member of the United States women's national 3x3 team at the Summer Olympics.

2024: Summer Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2024, Hailey Van Lith won a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics as a member of the United States women's national 3x3 team.

February 2, 2025: Season-High Performance in Win Over Iowa State

On February 2, 2025, Hailey Van Lith achieved a season-high performance with 28 points, eight assists, and five rebounds in an 82–69 win over Iowa State while playing for TCU.