Angel Reese shouts out ex-teammate on Elite Eight berth

May 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before the game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Angel Reese shouted out her former teammate, Hailey Van Lith, on Saturday.

Van Lith led TCU to an Elite Eight berth in the NCAA Tournament with a 71-62 win over Notre Dame in the Regional 3 semifinals. Van Lith made history with the win as it meant she was the first player to take three different schools to the Elite Eight. Last season, Van Lith was teammates with Reese at LSU and they reached the Elite Eight before losing to Iowa.

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In response to Van Lith’s big game against Notre Dame, Reese posted “HVL” on X, which are Van Lith’s initials.

HVL.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) March 29, 2025

Reese also shared a highlight video of Van Lith from the game.

Hailey Van Lith today 🔥

• 26 points
• 9 rebounds
• 4 assists
• 10/21 FG

pic.twitter.com/qFz9rPS1A3
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) March 29, 2025

Van Lith spent the first three seasons of her career at Louisville. The senior guard transferred to LSU for last season and reached the Elite Eight. Then she transferred to TCU for this season and has the Horned Frogs enjoying their best season in school history.

As for Reese, she is preparing for her second WNBA season. Her Chicago Sky begin the season on May 17 against the Indiana Fever.