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Kate Koval Leaves LSU Amid Ukraine Conflict | Huntsville News
LSU’s women’s basketball team is navigating a deeply personal and politically charged moment as star transfer Kate Koval, from Ukraine, announces her departure — just weeks after the program welcomed Anna Minaeva from Russia. Koval, who averaged 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds last season and whose father serves in Ukraine’s military, made the decision amid the ongoing conflict, with her childhood gym bombed in 2022. Coach Kim Mulkey praised Koval’s character and fully supported her choice, while acknowledging the unavoidable reality of recruiting globally — even as she hoped the two players…
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