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Hailey Van Lith is blazing a new trail both on the court and in front of the camera with her debut in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. As a rising Chicago Sky star and a record-setting college athlete, her decision to step into the world of high-fashion photography marks a turning point—a bold celebration of her multifaceted identity. Despite admitting that she felt intimidated at first by the prospect of a swimsuit shoot, she channeled that vulnerability into a display of strength and authentic self-expression, embodying the spirit of empowerment for women everywhere .