Hailey Van Lith’s rookie Sports Illustrated appearance coincided nicely with her rookie year in the WNBA, and the brand just took to social media to share a sizzling pic of the young athlete rocking a string bikini.
Van Lith, 23, even made the iconic brand’s digital cover. For her stunning pics, she was photographed by Taylor Ballantyne in Fort Worth, Texas. At the time, she was finishing up her time at Texas Christian University ahead of being drafted 11th overall, by the Chicago Sky.
“A superstar on and off the court, Hailey Van Lith made her unforgettable SI Swimsuit debut as the April Digital Cover Star,” SI Swim captioned its Tuesday, December 2 share to X (formerly Twitter).
“She is now the first player in NCAA history, men’s or women’s, to have appeared in the Elite Eight round of the March Madness tournament five times, capping off a 2025 season in which she was named the Big 12 Player of the Year,” bragged the accompanying article in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. “HVL helped lead the TCU Horned Frogs to their first appearance in the tournament since 2010.”
The article also features a stunning gallery of Van Lith’s pics.
Our latest digital cover star is now gracing the pages of our print issue!
— Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) May 25, 2025
FULL HIGHLIGHT: https://t.co/yyK03LtCpo pic.twitter.com/X1sQPO7R4t
“Van Lith was styled in bathing suits that highlighted her shape and muscle tone, especially the Saint Lauren bodysuit worn on the cover,” says the outlet. “The multiple looks also played into the sleek and modern feel of the photo shoot location at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.”
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