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Source: BroBible
Summary
Kate Koval, a 6-foot-5 junior center for the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team, has left the program after being forced to play alongside Russian transfer Anna Minaeva, whose arrival came despite her father serving in the Ukrainian army. Head coach Kim Mulkey stated she did not consult Koval on the decision, citing the need to recruit players who could help the team. LSU announced Koval’s departure, with Mulkey saying she respected her decision. Koval is now in limbo as the transfer portal is closed.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Koval’s role got a new name. She was a starter, then a teammate. Now she’s a footnote.
Mulkey’s logic: team first, family second. Or maybe the other way around.
Ukraine, Russia, and the NCAA all have rules. Koval has none.
Coaches pick teams. Players pick sides. Koval picked a fight she couldn’t win.
Author: Evan Null
