From Final Four to Olympic Games: Hailey Van Lith’s Journey with TCU Horned Frogs

Hailey Van Lith is a talented basketball player who has just completed her fourth season of NCAA women’s competition. After spending her first three seasons at Louisville, where she achieved success on the court, including a Final Four appearance and another trip to the Elite Eight, Van Lith transferred to LSU to play under the guidance of legendary coach Kim Mulkey. Now, she is set to join the Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs for her last year as a college athlete.

During her time at Louisville and LSU, Van Lith proved to be a valuable player, averaging 14.5 points, four rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. She showcased her versatility by playing multiple positions, transitioning from a wing player at Louisville to a point guard under Mulkey’s leadership at LSU. Her experience and skills will be highly beneficial to the TCU program as they aim for success in the upcoming season.

TCU had a promising start to the previous season, earning a spot in the AP Top 25 and beginning with a 13-0 record. However, the team faced setbacks due to injuries, leading to a six-game losing streak and two forfeited games. Despite these challenges, the Horned Frogs finished the season with a 21-12 overall record and a 6-12 record in the Big 12 conference, under the guidance of second-year head coach Mark Campbell.

As she embarks on her final collegiate season, Van Lith brings with her an impressive resume that includes being one of only two active Division I players with over 700 three-pointers made during her career at Louisville and being named First Team All-Big Ten in both 2019 and 2020 while playing for Mulkey at LSU. Additionally, she has represented USA Basketball in several tournaments and is currently on track to qualify for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics as part of Team USA’s national squad.

Van Lith’s talent, experience