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LSU women's basketball roster reshaped after Ukrainian center exits following Russian recruit's signing

Ukrainian center Kate Koval has left LSU's women's basketball program for personal reasons, less than two weeks after LSU signed Russian prospect Anna Minaeva. LSU coach Kim Mulkey said the decision was private and that the team supports her; Mulkey noted she spoke with Koval about Minaeva's potential addition and emphasized that recruitment decisions should not be altered by geopolitical conflicts. Koval, who transferred from Notre Dame, averaged 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds at LSU, and the broader context is the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

via The Guardian|

#anna-minaeva #kate-koval #kim-mulkey

sports20 hours ago•3 min saved

Koval Exits LSU as Mulkey Signs Russian Center Minaeva

LSU center Kate Koval is leaving the program for personal reasons just after coach Kim Mulkey signed 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva; with the transfer portal not yet open, Koval will likely have to wait until April to transfer, while Mulkey emphasized respecting her privacy and noted recruitment decisions can involve geopolitical context without forcing political alignment.

via USA Today|

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sports1 day ago•34 min saved

Koval exits LSU women's basketball as Mulkey cites personal reasons

LSU women’s basketball center Kate Koval is leaving the program for personal reasons, Mulkey said. The Ukrainian-born transfer joined LSU in 2025, started 17 games last season, and averaged 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, with a potential major role planned for 2026-27. Her departure leaves LSU’s frontcourt with Grace Knox, Anna Minaeva, Noa Morro and Meghan Yarnevich. NCAA rules prevent Koval from joining another program for the 2026-27 season; if she sits out this year, she can enter the transfer portal in April to pursue two more seasons under the five-year eligibility window.

via NOLA.com|

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sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Notre Dame WBB Overwhelms James Madison with Koval's Stellar Performance

The No. 6-ranked Notre Dame women's basketball team secured a dominant 92-46 victory over James Madison, despite some offensive struggles. Freshman center Kate Koval shone with a double-double, contributing 14 points, 16 rebounds, and six blocks. The team faces potential roster challenges with the injury of key player Liatu King. Coach Niele Ivey highlighted the team's ongoing development and praised Koval and Cass Prosper for their performances. Notre Dame's defense was pivotal, limiting James Madison to 21.7% shooting.

via Irish Illustrated|

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