2x FIBA gold medalist Hailee Swain shares reaction to LSU signee ZaKiyah Johnson's IG dump 

Five-star signee Hailee Swain has been one of the most promising players in high school basketball from the Class of 2025. Swain, who hails from Atlanta, plays point guard for Holy Innocents Episcopal School and has been ranked first in Georgia and eighth nationally per On3.

On Monday, she hyped up LSU signee ZaKiyah Johnson on her Instagram photo dump.

Swain commented with heart emojis and "Yesss z":

Hailee Swain comments on ZaKiyah's post. via Instagram/@zakiyahmonae_

Hailee Swain has her fair share of accolades as a two-time FIBA gold medallist. In 2023, she was part of the USA Basketball Women's U16 National Team, where she averaged 10.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.5 steals per game, leading Team USA to clinch the gold medal with a record of 6-0.

The following year, she was a member of the 2024 USA Basketball Women's U17 National Team. She again proved her mettle, averaging 10.7 points, four rebounds and two assists per outing, leading Team USA to repeat history. Last month, she was named to the Naismith Trophy Girls High School Player of the Year Watch List.

Hailee Swain signs with Stanford

In 2022, during her freshman year, Hailee Swain announced her commitment to Stanford but last month, she officially inked the deal.

In November, Stanford announced signees of its 2025 Cardinal roster under the mentorship of coach Kate Paye. It includes the following players: Holy Innocent's Hailee Swain, IMG Academy's Lara Somfai, Peak to Peak Charter's Alexendra ESchmeyer, Lown Township's Nora Ezike and San Domenico's Carly Amborn.

The Cardinal's mentorship saw a change this year with legendary coach Tara Vanderveer's retirement after 38 seasons and associate head coach Kate Paye's promotion to head coach. However, Swain is firm on her decision for the Cardinal.

On November 13, Swain spoke about her decision to pick Stanford (via SI):

"I chose Stanford because I know will get the best of both worlds, academics and athletics. I love the opportunities I will be given on the court, and I love the sense of family I feel whenever I step on campus. Stanford chose me by always believing in who I am as a player and as a person. Stanford is my home.”

Head coach Paye praised Swain's competitive edge and called her a "lightning-quick guard."

“Hailee is a lightning-quick guard and leader who can play both with the ball in her hands and off the ball,” Paye said. “She is similar to a Candice Wiggins-type player. She is fiercely competitive, a great defender, scores off the bounce and has a wonderful 3-point shot.”

Hailee Swain has come a long way already, and she might just be getting started. Her career will be one to keep an eye on in Stanford and beyond.