While Sivka is less of a known commodity, she may have more upside than almost any other player in the draft class. Fans know Hailey Van Lith mainly from her stint at LSU with Angel Reese, but also for her dominance at both Louisville and TCU during her five-year college career.

In predraft conversations, Hailey Van Lith felt that Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh and GM Jeff Pagliocca saw through to her core identity.

The 2025 WNBA Draft was filled with potential superstars. The Dallas Wings selected former UConn star Paige Bueckers first overall. However, the talent pool was deep. Just ten picks later, Hailey Van Lith heard her name called, as the former TCU star was selected by the Chicago Sky with the 11th pick.