Kate Koval breaks silence on LSU departure, confirms she left team because Kim Mulkey signed Russian player

Ukrainian player Kate Koval has publicly addressed her departure from the LSU women's basketball program, confirming she left because head coach Kim Mulkey signed a Russian player. Koval revealed she only learned of the decision to sign the Russian player after the transfer portal deadline had already passed, leaving her with limited options. The situation highlights the personal impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict extending into collegiate athletics.