Ukrainian center Kate Koval releases statement regarding her departure from LSU women's hoops team

Kate Koval, a center for LSU women's basketball, posted a statement on Instagram addressing her departure from the team. According to the statement, Koval cited LSU coach Kim Mulkey's signing of Russian center Anna Minaeva as a factor in her decision to leave. Koval is Ukrainian. Mulkey signed Minaeva in 2025. The timing of Koval's departure followed the recruitment of Minaeva to the roster.

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