Overview
- Connecticut, which claimed the guard off waivers Wednesday, brought her in after Chicago waived her earlier in the week.
- Chicago’s choice was described by an ESPN reporter as a style-of-play preference, and the Sky’s revamped backcourt left little room for her, including the recent addition of veteran guard Natasha Cloud.
- Van Lith averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 assists as a rookie and shot 16.1% from three, a shooting gap she needs to close to stick in a guard role.
- Sun president Jen Rizzotti previously coached Van Lith with USA 3x3, a link that could ease her transition and help define her role.
- She joins a roster that includes Diamond Miller, Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Griner, setting up a fresh chance to compete for minutes as the season begins.