Guard Hailey Van Lith transferred away from Louisiana State University after a single season in Baton Rouge to seek a change of scenery, return to her natural point guard position, and better position herself for the WNBA draft. Head coach Kim Mulkey noted that Van Lith wanted an opportunity to play a more comfortable role after adapting to a unique offensive setup with the Tigers during her junior year, ultimately leading to a successful subsequent collegiate stint at TCU and her professional advancement.