Ukrainian player leaves LSU over Russian teammate signing

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Ukrainian basketball player Kate Koval left Louisiana State University's team after it signed Russian player Anna Minaeva, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as her reason. The 20-year-old departed for "personal reasons" after one season. Koval said her father serves in the Ukrainian military and that people close to her have been killed in attacks. She questioned whether LSU remained the right place, while acknowledging roster decisions are part of college basketball. Koval, expected to be LSU's starting centre, has two years of eligibility left. With the transfer portal closed, she hopes the NCAA allows her to join another school for the upcoming season.


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