The University of Louisville’s Hailey Van Lith has received a well-deserved recognition for her outstanding performance this season. The junior guard has been named one of 20 players to the Wooden Award Late Season Watch List, an announcement made by the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Monday night. This marks the first time in Van Lith’s career that she has made it to the Late Season Top 20 Watch List, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication she has put into her game.
Van Lith has been leading the charge for the Cardinals this season, averaging 19.3 points per game and 3.5 assists per game. She also ranks second on the team in rebounds with 5.0 per game and is 11th nationally in points (441) and field goals made (161). Her 36.5 minutes per game puts her in 18th place nationally, and she is second in the ACC and 24th nationally in points per game.
In conference games this season, Van Lith has been a force to be reckoned with. She has scored 18 or more points in eight ACC games and 20 or more points in seven ACC games, a feat that no other player in the conference has achieved this season.
On January 16th, Van Lith was named ACC Player of the Week after her incredible performances on the road against #13 Virginia Tech and Florida State. In the victory over the Seminoles, Van Lith had 20 points, eight rebounds, a career-high eight assists, and five steals while hitting the game-winning shot. She is the only player in the NCAA to have recorded at least 20 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and five steals in a single game this season.
In conclusion, Hailey Van Lith’s recognition as a Wooden Award Late Season Watch List nominee is a reflection of her hard work and dedication to her craft. She continues to lead the Cardinals and make her mark in the ACC and NCAA, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented player.
