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Mississippi Valley State basketball player Qingfang Pang detained by ICE

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Mississippi Valley State basketball player Qingfang Pang detained by ICE
Summary

Qingfang Pang, a men's basketball player at Mississippi Valley State University, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to overstaying his visa. Pang was taken into custody on September 29 while en route to New York to resolve his visa issues with a family friend. His attorney indicated that Pang wishes to continue his education and pursue basketball. Pang had transferred to Mississippi Valley State from Monroe University in New York this offseason, where he averaged 8.3 points per game during the 2025-26 season. The Delta Devils are set to begin their 2026-27 season on November 6 against Oklahoma.

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  • •Qingfang Pang is in ICE custody at Richwood Correctional Center.
  • •Detained while traveling to resolve his visa issues.
  • •Previously played at Monroe University, averaging 8.3 points.
  • •Mississippi Valley State starts its season against Oklahoma on November 6.
  • •Pang transferred from Monroe University this offseason.
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  • 5:39 PMCBS Sports — Mississippi Valley State basketball player Qingfang Pang detained by ICE over visa issue
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Pang recently transferred to Mississippi Valley State from Monroe University in New York

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