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LSU star Hailey Van Lith, caused a frenzy on social media after sharing stunning pictures from her vacation in Italy.
The talented athlete, who recently transferred from Louisville, has been making waves in the college basketball world, as her decision to join the LSU Tigers has only intensified the team’s title aspirations for the upcoming season.
Despite the Tigers’ National Championship victory last season without Van Lith, her addition to the team is seen as a significant boost to their chances of reclaiming the title. HVL made a significant impact during her time at Louisville, averaging an impressive 19.7 points per game for the Cardinals last season.
Before the upcoming season begins, however, Van Lith, who boasts over 1 million followers across various social media platforms, is making the most of her offseason by enjoying a vacation in Italy.
She shared some captivating photos from her trip on Instagram, in a post captioned: “Ciao Bella”, giving fans a glimpse into her life off the court.
The post featured a series of images, including Van Lith posing in a pink bikini while aboard a boat and others captured during different moments of her Italian adventure, including one in a beautiful black dress.
Not surprisingly, her Instagram post quickly went mega viral, garnering over 140,000 likes within just 10 hours.
This level of online attention is not unfamiliar to Van Lith, as she has already established herself as a social media star with nearly a million followers on Instagram.
LSU’s athletic programs have been on a roll lately, with the college baseball team recently winning the National Championship.
The presence of social media influencer Olivia Dunne at the game further solidified the university’s dominance in the collegiate sports landscape.
As Van Lith prepares to make her mark on the basketball court with the Tigers, there is a possibility that her star power could surpass that of prominent social media influencers such as the Cavinder Twins, Paige Spiranac, and even Dunne.
With her exceptional skills and growing popularity, 2023 could be the year when Van Lith’s star power reaches its zenith.