Hailey Van Lith looks like a schoolgirl with pigtails and glasses at the Mavs game

Hailey Van Lith is preparing for his final year of college basketball, joining the TCU horned frogs after transferring from L.S.U.. But before the start of the season, he decided to get in some NBA action.

This week, HVL visited the American Airlines Center to observe the Dallas Mavericks‘ season opener against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

HVL sat on the baseline and stood in style next to his brother Tanner.

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Van Lith stole the show with a schoolgirl-inspired cut with pigtails, glasses, and a preppy sweater.

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Van Lith was miked by Bleacher Report and appeared on their “Courtside Cam”.

After a slippery bucket from new Mavs star Klay Thompson, B/R shared a video of Van Lith breaking down the play with his brother.

Van Lith had an eventful summer.

The TCU guard was the Only collegiate player to represent Team USA. on any of the four Olympic basketball teams at the Paris 2024 Games. The 22-year-old, who previously played at Louisville and LSU, has extensive 3×3 experience.

HVL won five gold medals representing the United States in international competitions, two of them in 3×3 basketball: the 2023 FIBA ​​3×3 World Cup and the 2019 FIBA ​​3×3 U18 World Cup.

Team USA’s 3×3 team won bronze in Paris.

Van Lith struggled during his lone season at LSU while learning a new position, so hopefully the bronze medal run and a fresh start at TCU will be his redemption arc.

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