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Kentucky State women's basketball player detained in ICE custody since August

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:02 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Kentucky State women's basketball player detained in ICE custody since August

Summary

Aminata Seck, a 26-year-old senior center for Kentucky State women's basketball, has been detained by ICE since August 7. The Senegal native was apprehended at the Louisville airport while traveling with her team to New York for a tournament. Seck has reportedly been moved multiple times between detention centers and is currently at Grayson County Detention Center. She may have missed a student visa deadline following back surgery and is dealing with an ACL injury that limits her access to medical care. Kentucky State head coach Amani Williams is advocating for her release.

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Status Watch

•Seck was detained by ICE at Louisville airport on August 7.
•She is potentially facing visa issues due to recent surgeries.
•The player has been moved between four different detention centers.
•Seck is currently listed at Grayson County Detention Center.
•Kentucky State's coach is actively advocating for her situation.

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3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky State women's basketball player reportedly in ICE custody after being detained in August

What they're saying

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Aminata Seck, a senior originally from Senegal, was reportedly detained by ICE on Aug. 7 while at the Louisville airport.
— Yahoo Sportsby Kari Anderson

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