Kate Koval, a 6-foot-5 women’s basketball center, leaves LSU and transfers to Baylor, the programs announce. Baylor publicizes the addition and describes Koval as a potential major contributor to the transfer-heavy roster.
The outlets note that Koval received an NCAA transfer waiver last week, which helps clear the path for her move. One outlet says a Baylor spokesperson cannot confirm whether she will be eligible to play immediately, citing that Baylor’s classes began in late August. LSU’s departure is also linked in reporting to the program signing Anna Minaeva, a Russian player.
Reporting further provides personal and contextual details around Koval, including that she is from Kyiv, Ukraine, and that her father serves in the Ukrainian military. Together, the sources frame the transfer as both a roster move for Baylor and a broader transition following changes at LSU.
