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LSU women's basketball adds Russian center Anna Minaeva for 2026-27 season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:23 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

LSU women's basketball adds Russian center Anna Minaeva for 2026-27 season

Summary

Kim Mulkey announced the addition of 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva to the LSU women's basketball roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Minaeva, 17, joins after playing professionally for MBA Moscow, where she averaged 11.2 points and 9.6 rebounds last season. She brings size and experience to LSU's post depth as the Tigers aim for another NCAA Tournament run. Mulkey expressed enthusiasm about Minaeva's potential impact and her courage in moving to the U.S. for her career. LSU, coming off a national championship in 2023, opens its season on November 2 against Southeastern Louisiana.

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Status Watch

•Anna Minaeva, a 6-foot-5 center, joins LSU from Russia.
•She averaged 11.2 points and 9.6 rebounds last season.
•Minaeva faced challenges in recruitment due to FIBA bans on Russia.
•LSU will start its season on November 2 against Southeastern Louisiana.
•The Tigers aim for another strong performance following three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances.

Latest Updates

6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kim Mulkey, LSU add Russian post Anna Minaeva to 2026-27 roster
5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Kim Mulkey adds Russian center to LSU women’s basketball roster

What they're saying

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Kim Mulkey has made a late addition to the LSU women's basketball roster, bringing aboard 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva for the 2026-27 season.
— Yahoo Sports