Hailey Van Lith has been performing impressively well this season. In a recent matchup against Arkansas, Hailey contributed 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks, pushing LSU to a 99-68 victory. Notably, this was her second game where she reached a 20-point score and a season-high 5 rebounds. Her first 20-point game was against Virginia where she scored 21 points.
She has been averaging 11.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game this season, shooting with a field goal percentage of 41.4%. Excelling with her remarkable on-court performance, let’s now take a look at her off-court achievements.
Hailey Van Lith’s endorsement deals
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Yes, Hailey Van Lith ranks at #6 on the college women’s basketball NIL ranking. Presently, she has a total of 1.1 million followers across social media. Her current net worth is $563000. In 3 years, Haily has signed several deals with numerous brands. More so, the 5-foot-7 guard’s multi-year NIL deal is still intact despite moving to a Nike school. It is living in a dual vibe for her as she wears Nike gear during team activities, however, she promotes Adidas through her social media platforms.
As for her Adidas deal, Hailey joined the brand in an initiative to create a fresh line of sneakers made exclusively for women’s basketball known as Exhibit SELECT. The shoes created were customized according to the anatomy, biomechanics, and the female athletes’ playing style. The shoes offer a wider forefoot, along with a higher arch and a softer cushion system. This deal with Adidas significantly increased Van Lith’s NIL valuation to $497000.
The next endorsement that Hailey signed was with Dick’s Sporting Goods. She signed this deal in 2021 when the NIL space was an emergence in the college basketball realm. The brand is one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the United States.
The most interesting of all is with the Tigers NIL Store, which is a part of the Campus Ink’s NIL network. Making things approachable for her fans, Hailey’s licensed LSU apparel is available on their website, as a part of the agreement. Campus Ink Vice President Adam Cook stated that Van Lith will have 12 products on the website including her LSU jersey, however, excluding this season’s limited releases.
Further, Hailey signed an impressive deal with the NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s Foundation, where Van Lith participated in a project of refurbishing basketball courts all across the United States. The initiative was taken to create pathways to success for disadvantaged youth.
She also signed an endorsement deal with Billionaire Girls Club, which is a luxury streetwear brand. The partnership became unique as it was uncommon to have athletes signing NIL deals with luxury brands then. Under this deal, Hailey featured in a collaboration between Billionaire Girls Club and Overtime significant for International Women’s Day 2021, which included hoodies and crop tees.
Moving on to Hailey’s impact as a Lady Tiger, playing side by side with Angel Reese, one of the best athletes in women’s college basketball.
Hailey Van Lith’s dynamic presence alongside Angel Reese
We will get back to this duo in a bit, but first, let’s talk about how this duo came into existence. Fortunately, Hailey’s inspiration to join LSU came from her desire to play with Angel Reese as she was the driving force behind LSU winning their first-ever national championship title. Van Lith’s transfer from the Louisville Cardinals was an intriguing one, as she stated in her interview, “I wanted to play with a really great five or a four and Angel Reese fits that perfectly.”
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Today, these two are among the best players in women’s college basketball. Joining Reese at LSU, Hailey Van Lith has turned into a formidable duo that is challenging for a back-to-back national championship win. Moreover, Hailey’s presence on the LSU Tigers’ roster has been a significant one. She poses a lethal threat to the opponent with her ability to score from all three levels. This season she is shooting with a field goal percentage of 41.1%, including 72% of free throws and 39.2% of 3-point shots.
As a former Cardinal, Van Lith has brought great experience and leadership skills to the team. Notably, having played three seasons at Louisville, she led the Cardinals in scoring, that too twice, and carried the team to three NCAA Tournament appearances, which includes the 2022 Final Four. That season she was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Wichita Regional.
As a National Team player, Hailey has won multiple gold medals while representing the United States. Starting in the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup held in Belarus, where she averaged 5 points and 2 assists per game. The next one came along at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, averaging 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Notably, in the final matchup, she scored 16 points, initiating a tie that helped her team defeat Australia by a 74-70 score in overtime.
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Significant as they are, the list of Hailey’s achievements goes on, however, there is much more left for her to achieve as the remarkable athlete that she is.
