Ukrainian star leaves LSU women’s basketball team after signing of Russian recruit
Summary
Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval is leaving LSU’s women’s basketball team for personal reasons, shortly after the team signed a young Russian player. LSU’s coach said they respect Koval’s decision and hope both players can promote peace through sports despite the conflict between their countries.Key Facts
- Kate Koval, a Ukrainian center born in Kyiv, is leaving LSU women’s basketball team.
- Koval’s father serves in the Ukrainian military.
- LSU signed Anna Minaeva, a 17-year-old Russian player, earlier this month.
- LSU coach Kim Mulkey discussed Minaeva’s signing with Koval before it was announced.
- Mulkey said she could not avoid recruiting players who help the team because of conflicts between countries.
- Koval played high school basketball in New York and represented Ukraine in international competition.
- The coach hopes both players can act as “ambassadors” for peace through sports.
- Russia and Ukraine have been at war since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
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