Hailey Van Lith burns up Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 4:04 PM ET

Hailey Van Lith adds to her impressive NIL portfolio as the latest addition to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model lineup.

The future WNBA star is coming off her third consecutive Elite Eight appearance with TCU making program history. After the 2025 NCAA Tournament, she made more history with SI Swimsuit as the April digital cover star.

The 23-year-old Van Lith sizzled while modeling different swimsuits at the famed Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth. She modeled a black one-piece by Saint Laurent, valued around $700.

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“I feel sexy, cute and athletic. You can be strong and beautiful and all athletes should feel empowered,” she told SI in a behind-the-scenes look of the shoot.

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“Growing up, you always see like, hyper-feminine, very small, very slender women as the most beautiful and like, that’s what your goal is, to look like,” Van Lith said. “But as I’ve grown up and, you know, figured out who I am through sports and other things in life, finding my balance between being feminine and also bringing in my masculine side… I think that that’s kind of where I define beauty.”

Van Lith is currently one of the top NIL earners with a social profile pushing three million followers. She'll be one of the top picks in the 2025 WNBA draft in New York City on April 14.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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