Ex-LSU women's basketball forward Kate Koval reveals transfer decision
Former LSU women's basketball forward Kate Koval has revealed her transfer portal decision. She'll head to the Big 12.
Ex-LSU women's basketball forward Kate Koval has announced her transfer to Baylor for the upcoming 2026-27 season, according to a social media post by the team on Saturday. This news comes after the NCAA granted Koval a legislative relief waiver on Thursday, enabling her to enter the transfer portal. Koval will now be immediately eligible to play for the Baylor Bears, her former coach Kim Mulkey's program, following her departure from LSU in August.
Koval's decision to transfer arose from a signing by her former coach, LSU, which added Russian forward Anna Minaeva in April. In a statement following the news of her departure, Koval mentioned she had no intentions of leaving LSU but only learned of Minaeva's addition after the transfer portal closed. Koval is originally from Ukraine, and her father is currently serving in the country's military.
Initially, Koval spent her sophomore season with the LSU Tigers. She was set to face increased workload at the starting five position, averaging 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, making 17 starts, and playing in every game during her time with the Tigers.
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