
Hailey Van Lith, a talented 22-year-old guard, is currently training in Springfield, Massachusetts, with her sights set on securing a spot on the USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic team this summer. Van Lith, who has previously played for Louisville and LSU, has a strong track record in 3x3 basketball, having won a gold medal with the U18 team in 2019 and also clinching gold at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup last year.
The upcoming Paris Games will mark the second Olympics to feature 3x3 basketball, following its debut in Tokyo in 2021. Van Lith emphasized the unique challenges of 3x3 play, highlighting the need for players to be versatile and adaptable across different game strategies and positions.