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College basketball star Hailey Van Lith has added another feather to her academic achievements. The former LSU Tigers star initially began her collegiate career with the Lousiville Cardinals. She spent three seasons with them and also received her bachelor's degree in finance from the University with Summa Cum Laude honors. She then joined LSU as a graduate transfer.
Hailey Van Lith spent one season with the Tigers before transferring this offseason to play for the TCU Horned Frogs. Amid this transfer, she also finished her master's degree at LSU.
Van Lith took to Instagram to share snippets from her graduation day. In the photos, she is posing with her parents while flaunting her graduation cap and gown.
"Masters babe I am blessed and the Lord is good," Hailey Van Lith wrote in the caption.
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Van Lith was a key player for Kim Mulkey's LSU team last season. She averaged a total of 11.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, along with a field goal percentage of 37.8 %. Van Lith and the Tigers were successful in making it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament, where they were unfortunately eliminated by the Iowa Hawkeyes.
She was also a part of the USA's 3X3 women's basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They were successful in clinching the bronze medal at the Olympics, adding another achievement to her basketball career. Van Lith was also eligible to declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft but decided to return for another season of college basketball.
Hailey Van Lith expresses excitement after winning bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The USA's 3x3 women's basketball team defeated Canada to clinch third place in this year's Olympics. Following the bronze medal victory, Van Lith talked about how she was elated to be able to win a medal for the United States. She also expressed her gratitude to her family and well-wishers for their constant love and support throughout her career.
"Winning a medal for your country makes you super proud. Even after the game, I got super emotional," Van Lith said. "There just aren't enough words. You just feel so proud. You're just thankful for your family and friends and everyone who cheered and supported you."
Following her Olympic journey, Van Lith will now be looking to have a successful campaign with the TCU Horned Frogs this upcoming season.
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