“Coming Back for Blood”: Year After Kobe Bryant’s “Win This Sh*t” Advice, Fans Go Berserk Over NCAA Rising Star’s Major Update

The late great Kobe Bryant was much more than just his achievements on the court. Kobe’s ability to ignite a fire within anyone who listens to him was a special talent he was blessed with. During his career and even after that, he shaped several careers from different walks of life. The 5x NBA champion was mentoring his daughter Gianna along with other high school girls for a career in basketball. And not just her daughter, the legend inspired many others to take up the sport and excel.

The dynamic father-daughter duo passed away in an unfortunate helicopter crash in January 2020. But his “win this sh*t” advice fueled one of the finest young female basketball talents in the country. The rising NCAA star’s major career update has the fans going berserk on the internet.

Kobe Bryant’s protege is about to take her next big step into the basketball world

Hailey Van Lith is among the most talked about basketball talents in the country. She was mentored by the late LA Lakers legend and she still carries his values in her career. Back in 2022 when her team made it into the final four, she was asked about what would Kobe say to her if he was here. She replied, “Go f*ckin win this sh*t Hailey, that’s what he would say.” She added, “We’re not done, that’s what he would say.” The young star also shared a great relationship with Kobe’s late daughter, Gianna.

Van Lith used to play for the Louisville Cardinals where as a sophomore she averaged 14.4 points per game. Recently, it was announced that Van Lith is up for a graduate transfer. It was reported that her school has announced that Van Lith is in the transfer portal out of Louisville as a graduate transfer. This means that the 21-year-old will be completing her college career somewhere else.

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As per reports, Van Lith is a “do not contact” prospect, meaning that she will contact the schools of her choice instead of schools lining up for her contract. It is still unknown if she already has a preferred choice. Regardless, Van Lith will make a lot of noise in the media with her upcoming choice.

After the news was made public, fans on the internet are excited about her next big step. They reacted with their own opinions on where she should go next, while others were just pumped over the news.

Fans go berserk over the latest update on Hailey Van Lith’s career

Some fans suggested that Van Lith and Caitlin Clark are “coming back for blood” while others pointed out her preferred choices. Mentioned below are some of the most notable reactions to this news.

One fan asked if she is planning a WNBA career.

Whereas, a few other fans listed out their own picks on behalf of the 21-year-old star.

What according to you will be a good career choice for Van Lith? Tell us in the comments below

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