Ukrainian quits college team over Russian signing
Summary
Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval left Louisiana State University's (LSU) team because LSU signed a Russian player. She said the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine personally affected her decision.Key Facts
- Kate Koval is from Ukraine and played basketball for LSU.
- LSU signed a Russian player named Anna Minaeva.
- Koval said her father is in the Ukrainian military defending against Russia.
- She mentioned people close to her were hurt or killed in the war.
- Koval feels the war makes it hard for her to stay on the same team as a Russian player.
- She has two years left to play college basketball.
- Koval hopes the NCAA will let her transfer to another school despite the closed transfer period.
- She said she appreciated her time and relationships at LSU.
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