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WNBA Draft Makes Decision On Inviting Hailey Van Lith

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Apr 12, 2025 7:12 PM ET

With just 48 hours to go until the 2025 WNBA Draft, the league has officially revealed its list of invitees to one of its most exciting events.

UConn guard and presumed No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers will be there for the festivities in Manhattan. As will fellow stars like LSU's Aneesah Morrow, USC's Kiki Iriafen and Notre Dame's Sonia Citron.

Perhaps the biggest headliner though outside of Bueckers will be TCU's Hailey Van Lith, who is fresh off of some outstanding NCAA Tournament performances.

Per release, the full list of invitees for the #WNBADraft. pic.twitter.com/sBba7F6uqN
— Alford Corriette (@alfcorriette) April 11, 2025

Van Lith was previously projected by ESPN to be taken in the top 10 of the draft. But according to the network's intel, there may be some international talent that bumps her out of those first 12 spots.

Others could see the former LSU and Louisville star going as high as fifth to the Golden State Valkyries. However, most have her in the vicinity of Nos. 9-12 where she could potentially be selected by the Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx or Dallas Wings (who also hold the No. 1 pick).

Van Lith recently made waves off the court with her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit digital cover that did numbers on IG. The 23-year-old Washington State native is coming off a major bounce back season after a somewhat disappointing year at LSU.

In her lone campaign with the Horned Frogs, HVL averaged 17.9 points per game to go along with 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds — all on the way to leading TCU to an Elite 8 matchup vs. in-state rival Texas.

Van Lith will be joined by 15 other ladies who will be in attendance at The Shed at Hudson Yards.

Who do you think will be the first pick after Bueckers on Monday night?

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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