That success restored Van Lith’s WNBA Draft stock, which led her to the Sky at pick No. 11, which gave her a full-circle trip to LSU, the place where she began her long, winding, two-year-long journey of self-discovery.

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.

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