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Angel Reese Sets New WNBA Benchmarks in Historic Week

Angel Reese earned the WNBA Eastern Player of the Week award after a week that produced a 31‑point game, a 26‑rebound record and a 67.4% field‑goal stretch, propelling the Dream to a four‑game win streak and a fourth‑place ranking.

Aug 26, 2026

Kate Koval’s unexpected departure

Senior center Kate Koval announced she will not return for the 2026‑27 season, citing personal reasons. Her exit reshapes the roster as LSU prepares to open the campaign in November.

Aug 25, 2026

Kate Koval Exits LSU Women’s Basketball Amid Personal Reasons

LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey confirmed that junior forward Kate Koval will leave the program for personal reasons, a decision that comes just weeks before the team's first scheduled game on November 2 against Southeastern Louisiana. The departure creates an opportunity for sophomore Grace Knox and highlights the potential for a peace‑building narrative involving new signing Anna Minaeva.

Aug 25, 2026

LSU Secures Russian Post Player Anna Minaeva for 2026‑27 Season

LSU’s women’s basketball team has signed Russian forward Anna Minaeva, a 6‑5 post player from MBA Moscow, to bolster its frontcourt for the upcoming 2026‑27 NCAA season. Minaeva averaged 11.2 points and 9.6 rebounds last season and is expected to add depth, defensive versatility and passing ability under Coach Kim Mulkey.

Aug 14, 2026

Memphis taps Ethan Hunt as new director of scouting

Memphis basketball announced Ethan Hunt as its new director of scouting, filling the vacancy left by Joshua Townsend. Hunt brings a blend of video coordination, analytics and player development experience from LSU, the NBA and several other programs, and will join a staff reshaped by Penny Hardaway.

Jul 9, 2026

LSU Announces 2026‑27 Women’s Basketball Schedule

The university has released its full schedule, highlighting home games against Auburn, Ole Miss, Georgia and Texas A&M, road trips to Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas, plus non‑conference contests with North Carolina, N.C. State and Villanova. Coach Kim Mulkey's rebuilding effort features returning senior Mikaylah Williams and new additions Lola Lampley, Jada Williams, Laila Reynolds and Chloe Larry.

Jun 16, 2026

Dawn Staley’s 2027 Recruiting Push Secures Elite Talent

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is turning her attention to the 2027 recruiting cycle, hoping to build on the momentum of a standout 2026 class that landed the program the second‑best recruiting ranking nationally.

May 28, 2026