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Kate Koval leaves LSU women's basketball team for personal reasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Kate Koval leaves LSU women's basketball team for personal reasons
Summary

LSU women's basketball junior forward Kate Koval has departed from the team, as announced on August 24. Head coach Kim Mulkey confirmed Koval's decision was based on personal reasons and emphasized the program's support for her choice. Koval's exit leaves LSU with limited experience in the forward position for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The team may look to bolster its roster with additional players, including former student-athletes granted a fifth year of eligibility. LSU recently added Anna Minaeva, a young player from the Russian Premier League, to the roster amid Koval's departure.

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  • •Kate Koval leaves LSU women's basketball for personal reasons.
  • •Head coach Kim Mulkey confirmed the team's support for Koval.
  • •Koval's departure reduces the team's forward experience.
  • •LSU added Anna Minaeva from the Russian Premier League.
  • •Coaching staff may pursue former players for depth.
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  • 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kate Koval leaves LSU women's basketball team due to personal reasons
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LSU women's basketball junior foward Kate Koval has left the team, the program announced Monday. The statement cited personal reasons.

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