Kate Koval Is Leaving The LSU Women’s Basketball Team

LSU Women's Basketball head coach Kim Mulkey issued a statement on Monday to announce that Kate Koval is leaving the program for personal reasons.

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"Kate came to see me on Sunday and told me that after much consideration, she will be leaving the program for personal reasons. We will respect her privacy on her decision, but we had a long talk about it, and it was a hard decision for her. I know it is hard because she loves LSU. Kate is a great person. She has to do what she feels is right for her, and we fully support her in that. We all wish her the best.”

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Koval was expected to be an important returning piece for LSU in 2026-27.

Koval appeared in all 35 games for the Tigers last season, making 17 starts while averaging 8.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. Koval also recorded seven double-doubles and finished second on the team with 43 blocked shots.

The 6-foot-5 forward transferred to LSU from Notre Dame ahead of the 2025-26 season after earning ACC All-Freshman honors during her lone year with the Fighting Irish.

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