A Promising Addition to the Tigers' Frontcourt
LSU’s women’s basketball program has secured a commitment from 17‑year‑old Russian center Anna Minaeva, who will join the Tigers for the 2026‑27 season. Minaeva arrives after two seasons with MBA Moscow, where she averaged 11.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game over 29 appearances in the Russia Premier League and Superleague.
Standing 6‑5, she combines low‑post dominance with defensive versatility, ranging from the paint to the perimeter. Her ability to read defenses and deliver precise outlet passes has already drawn praise from Coach Kim Mulkey.
Mulkey highlighted Minaeva’s well‑rounded skill set, noting that her rim protection, transition offense and passing could accelerate the team’s interior presence from the outset. The coach expressed excitement about the prospect of developing Minaeva into a top collegiate post player.
Having left home at a young age to pursue her basketball ambitions, Minaeva’s journey reflects both courage and a relentless drive to make an immediate impact. Her signing strengthens LSU’s frontcourt and is expected to shape the 2026‑27 squad from day one.