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Ukrainian player Kate Koval leaves LSU over Russian teammate signing
Kate Koval, a Ukrainian center, left LSU after the team signed Russian player Anna Minaeva. Koval's decision was influenced by her father's service in the Ukrainian military and the personal impact of the ongoing war. She expressed her hope that the NCAA will allow her to play at another school in the upcoming season.

Updated Sep 3, 2026 First published Sep 2, 2026