The rich just got richer in the world of women’s college basketball.
Coming off their 2023 National Championship, Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers will look to repeat with a reloaded roster that now includes Hailey Van Lith.
The former Louisville star and two-time First-Team All-ACC selection announced Thursday that she is joining Angel Reese and the Tigers for the 2023-2024 season.
“Eleven,” wrote Van Lith in her Twitter announcement, which included a photo of her in a No. 11 LSU uniform and the Tiger logo behind her.
eleven pic.twitter.com/GIRiJUgT8r
— HVL (@haileyvanlith) April 27, 2023
She also added more on her Instagram profile, saying thank you to the University of Louisville and the city.
“It’s been an honor over the last three years to have had the opportunity to pour my passion and heart into Louisville,” she wrote on Instagram. “This city has impacted my life in so many ways and helped shape me into the person I am today. The Louisville community has given to me selflessly. I will never forget your unwavering support.”
Reese shared her excitement over the news, which will certainly ensure that LSU is a favorite to repeat as champions next season.
“Oh it’s UP,” Reese wrote.
oh it’s UP.🤪 https://t.co/zw0Sp4SIx5
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 27, 2023
And there were plenty more reactions from around the college basketball world about the news.
Hailey Van Lith appears headed to LSU 👀 pic.twitter.com/yNXw6kd10V
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) April 27, 2023
Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith at LSU pic.twitter.com/eHhj0Eqq7V
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) April 27, 2023
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Along with writing for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, Sean is the Managing Editor for Comeback Media. Previously, he created the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and wrote 'How To Grow An Orange: The Right Way to Brainwash Your Child Into Rooting for Syracuse.' He has also written non-Syracuse-related things for SB Nation, Curbed, and other outlets. He currently lives in Seattle where he is complaining about bagels. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com.