{
  "id": 17805503,
  "title": "LSU women's basketball position preview: Forward depth remains question",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/lsu-womens-basketball-position-preview-forward-depth-remains-question",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:04:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lsu-womens-basketball-position-preview-140433608.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LSU women's basketball faces an uncertain future for their forward position as the 2026-27 season approaches. Head coach Kim Mulkey lost a key player, Kate Koval, who had been poised for a starting role, but brought in two new freshmen, Noa Morro and Anna Minaeva, who have yet to play college basketball. Koval transferred to Baylor after the transfer portal closed, despite the NCAA allowing her to return to LSU. With Koval gone, the question remains whether LSU can find a reliable forward to follow in the footsteps of Angel Reese and Aneesah Morrow, both of whom have found success in the WNBA. The Tigers return Grace Knox, a 6-foot-2 forward who contributed significantly with 8.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. Knox is expected to be a regular starter and must improve her rebounding and shooting skills to contend with the toughest SEC bigs. Newcomers Morro, 6-foot-3, and Minaeva, a 17-year-old from Russia, will also play key roles this season. Morro has experience and is expected to contribute right away, while Minaeva may need to step up more due to Koval's departure. The team will rely on the health of Morro and Minaeva, as both can compete inside with their frames and strength. However, neither has developed post moves, and their time at the four spot will depend on Morro and Minaeva's performance.",
  "summary": "Here's how LSU women's basketball's forward room is shaping up for the 2026-27 season. LSU tips off on Monday night.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}