Ex-WNBA star critical of Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith, believes popularity played role in draft selection

Ex-WNBA star critical of Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith, believes popularity played role in draft selection

Angel McCoughtry later apologized for her remarks

FILE – Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith (2) moves the ball down court in the second half a WNBA exhibition basketball game against Brazil in Baton Rouge, La., May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Sept. 23, 2013; Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) reacts to the play against the Washington Mystics during the second half at Philips Arena. (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

Hailey Van Lith poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number-eleven overall pick to the Chicago Sky in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)