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Hailey Van Lith remains uncertain to take the court for the Chicago Sky in their high-profile WNBA regular-season matchup against the Dallas Wings on Thursday. The rookie guard is listed as questionable on the team's injury report as she continues to recover from an ankle injury.
The No. 11 overall pick has missed the last two games due to the same issue. However, there are encouraging signs that a return may be on the horizon. Prior to being ruled out, the 5-foot-9 guard was seen getting shots up and working with trainers during team shootarounds.
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With the Sky off to a rough start this season, the team is in urgent need of a turnaround and every bit of reinforcement counts. Angel Reese and her squad could greatly benefit from Van Lith’s offensive spark off the bench as they aim to snap their four-game losing streak and notch their first win of the campaign against the Wings.
Hailey Van Lith is Chicago Sky's backup point guard
When the Chicago Sky brought in veteran Courtney Vandersloot during the offseason, it was evident she would take over as the team's starting point guard. Head coach Tyler Marsh recently discussed Hailey Van Lith's role behind Vandersloot, highlighting how the rookie is embracing the chance to learn the nuances of the position from the seasoned floor general.
"There are pluses and minuses to both, but I think for her, the opportunity to learn and to gain that experience and that knowledge from a Hall of Famer, it's something that you can't really put a price on, put into words," Marsh said on Van Lith playing behind Vandersloot.
"And so, to Hailey's credit, she's soaked in every amount of experience and opportunity, and knowledge from Courtney. And Courtney is being a willing participant in sharing that along with Hailey."
In her most recent appearance for the Sky on May 22 against the New York Liberty, Van Lith demonstrated her playmaking potential. The rookie dished out six assists in just 15:23 minutes, showcasing the skill set needed to thrive as a floor general.
