United States: The War in Ukraine Affects College Basketball at LSU

Kate Koval, a player for LSU's basketball team, announced her departure on August 23, shortly after the signing of Russian player Anna Minaeva. Koval, from Kyiv, revealed on Instagram that her father is a drone operator in the Ukrainian army and that the conflict has personal repercussions for her. Coach Kim Mulkey had previously changed a training drill in response to the war but decided to recruit Minaeva despite Koval's concerns. Koval's departure complicates her athletic situation due to NCAA rules.