Fact check: How long will Haley Ban Lith be forced to play with Angel Reese before she can escape. And answer the fucking question. How many years until she is eligible to depart via free agency?

1. Summary of the results

The premise of the question contains several misconceptions. Hailey Van Lith has already transferred from LSU to TCU for the 2024-25 season, meaning she is no longer playing with Angel Reese at the collegiate level ^[1]. According to draft projections, Van Lith is expected to be selected by the Chicago Sky as the 11th pick, where she would sign a 4-year rookie contract worth up to $320,040 ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original question:

• Van Lith has already completed four years of college basketball, with an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19 ^[3]
• Her transfer to LSU was always intended to be a one-year arrangement, as confirmed by her coach Kim Mulkey ^[3]
• Contrary to the hostile tone of the question, Van Lith and Reese actually share a close friendship from their time at LSU ^[4]
• There's a possibility of them reuniting professionally, as the Chicago Sky are actively seeking a point guard and could draft both players ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic elements:

• The hostile phrasing "forced to play" and "escape" mischaracterizes the nature of Van Lith's relationship with Reese and her time at LSU
• The question assumes Van Lith is currently playing with Reese, which is incorrect as she has already transferred to TCU ^[1]
• The concept of "free agency" is misapplied here, as college athletes operate under transfer portal rules, not free agency, and professional rookies are bound by standard rookie contract terms ^[2]
• The aggressive tone suggests a negative dynamic that isn't supported by the sources, which actually indicate a friendly relationship between the players ^[4]