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Hailey Van Lith Scores 9 in 14 Minutes in Sun Debut Days After Sky Waived Her

The move gives Connecticut a fresh look at a recent first-round pick.

Overview

  • Van Lith, waived by the Chicago Sky earlier this week, joined the Connecticut Sun and made her debut Friday in Brooklyn.
  • The second-year guard came off the bench for 14 minutes and posted 9 points on 4-of-7 shooting with 4 assists, plus a rebound and a steal.
  • New York beat Connecticut 106-75, as Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 31 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Connecticut returns home Sunday to face the Seattle Storm, setting up another quick look at how Van Lith fits into the rotation.
  • Off the court, the Sun amplified her arrival by posting her pregame outfit on social media, adding visibility to her first game with the team.