Hailey Van Lith Reportedly Makes Surprising Contract Decision After Being Waived by Sun

The Connecticut Sun brought back guard Hailey Van Lith on a developmental contract Saturday, according to ESPN's Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews.

Hailey Van Lith Reportedly Makes Surprising Contract Decision After Being Waived by Sun. The Connecticut Sun brought back guard Hailey Van Lith on a developmental contract Saturday, according to ESPN's Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews. Per Philippou and Andrews, there were 'other opportunities available' to Van Lith as a free agent but she wanted to stay in Connecticut 'for her immediate development and her long-term goals.' The Sun previously waived her on Thursday. Van Lith was initially selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft after she spent her college career playing for Louisville, LSU and TCU. She only appeared in 29 games with Chicago during her rookie season while dealing with an ankle injury. Van Lith averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 assists in 12.4 minutes per game, shooting 33.9 percent from...