‘All hardships pay off in some way’: Van Lith’s tough WNBA path leads her to New Zealand

WNBA guard Hailey Van Lith is settling into life in New Zealand with the Tokomanawa Queens. Photo: Peter Mcintosh.

Dunedin fans were treated to something special when the Tokomanawa Queens’ WNBA stars came to town. In the first of a two-part series, Kayla Hodge catches up with Connecticut Sun guard Hailey Van Lith about how New Zealand can help her feel like herself again.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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‘All hardships pay off in some way’: Van Lith’s tough WNBA path leads her to New Zealand

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