The Chicago Sky lacked one very important thing in 2024 — playmakers. Now with Hailey Van Lith — as well as the return of Sky legend Courtney Vandersloot — it appears that one of the team's biggest weakness might not be quite as much of a weakness now.

Van Lith didn’t fit that mold at LSU. The rookie acknowledged that reality on Friday before she returned to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and notched seven points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 13 minutes of run in the Chicago Sky’s 89-62 preseason win over the Brazilian National Team.

Sky coach Tyler Marsh said Van Lith is off to a strong start and is benefitting from 14-year veteran Courtney Vandersloot, who started Friday. Vandersloot is a five-time All-Star with two championships.