Ukraine’s Kate Koval transfers to Baylor following LSU exit after Tigers signed Russian player

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Kate Koval, who is Ukrainian and exited Louisiana State University after the Tigers brought in a Russian recruit, will now play at Baylor.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Kate to Baylor,” Bears coach Nicki Collen said in a statement. “She has played at an elite level over the last two seasons and has shown the consistent ability to score around the rim and protect the rim. Kate, at 6-foot-5, can be a decision maker on the perimeter both as a scorer and facilitator, which will expand our offense. Her shot-blocking ability will help anchor our defense.

She is an elite student with a big heart for others, and our fans will love her on and off the court. ”last week about her decision to leave LSU, saying that her father serves in the Ukrainian military and “takes tremendous pride in defending his country against Russian aggression. ”.

“People close to me have been killed and wounded in Russian attacks, and places where I grew up and first began playing basketball have been destroyed by missile strikes. “The timing of this situation and the deeply personal effect it has had on me, my family, and those we care about who continue to live through and fight this war ultimately made me question whether LSU remained the right place for me. This decision has not been easy.

While I understand and respect that roster decisions are a part of college basketball. I have to remain true to myself, my values, and my country. ” Now Koval will be at the school that Mulkey turned into a women’s basketball powerhouse before leaving to coach the Tigers. Koval averaged 8.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.2 blocks last season for LSU.

She started her college career at Notre Dame and averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in the 2024-25 season.

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