One of the most common descriptions of Hailey Van Lith’s 2024-2024 season was that this was her “redemption arc” or a “comeback” season. However, for one analyst, the TCU Horned Frogs star can’t have a comeback—because “she never left.”
In one of the recent episodes of the program “We Need to Talk NOW” on CBS, host and sports broadcaster Ashley Nicole Moss talked about the season that is considered by many as the “redemption” and “comeback” season of TCU star Hailey van Lith.
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While many consider this her comeback since she had a troubled time with her previous team, the LSU Tigers, Nicole had an entirely different perspective on the matter.
“And this is that exact situation, I feel like, when it comes to [Hailey van Liht], because now she’s a new system, new coach, new team, and she’s absolutely flourishing in the way that we remember her to always flourish,” Nicole said.
Analyst Alicia Jay, from the same program, echoed the sentiments of Nicole.
“I’ve seen a lot of people saying like is she back? Well, I don’t really think she ever left,” Jay said. “I really think it was the system that she was in that wasn’t conducive to the player that she is. Now she’s on a team that really opens up and enables her to really cook and be who she is. You can see it in her numbers and in the way the team is excelling.”
Analyst Praises TCU Coaching on Hailey van Lith Development
In the same program episode, Alicia Jay also touched on the essential role of the coaching staff of the TCU Horned Frogs that helped Hailey Van Lith bounce back from a challenging time and from being a transferee to the program as well.
“The way that she works with the system, the way that the coach really speaks about her and leans into her for a lot of things, it really has a lot of respect and just expects her to be good too,” Jay said. “So you’re taking all of the best things about her as a player and you’re really showcasing them and executing them in the right way.”
During the 2024-2025 season, Hailey Van Lith averaged 17.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. Her shooting accuracy was notable, with a field goal percentage of 45.4%. Van Lith’s performance on both ends of the court contributed significantly to her team’s success throughout the season.
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