Kate Koval
- Center •
- 6-5 •
- 2006-01-13 Yrs •
- Baylor •
- Ukraine •
- 2028
- 2025-26 LSU |
- PTS 8.3 •
- REB 6.3 •
- FG% 56.0 •
- 3P% 0.0
Player Profile
A prospect for the 2029 WNBA Draft class, Kate Koval excels as a rim protector and efficient interior scorer. She combines length with exceptional timing to alter shots at a high volume, while utilizing polished footwork and soft touch to finish reliably around the basket. Backed by strong fundamentals and a good feel for the game, she consistently makes smart reads on both ends of the floor.
Notable Teammates
Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame) • Olivia Miles (Notre Dame) • Sonia Citron (Notre Dame) • Liatu King (Notre Dame) • Cassandre Prosper (Notre Dame) • Maddy Westbeld (Notre Dame) • Liza Karlen (Notre Dame) • Emma Risch (Notre Dame) • Mikaylah Williams (LSU) • Flau’jae Johnson (LSU) • MiLaysia Fulwiley (LSU) • Grace Knox (LSU) • Jada Williams (LSU) • Zakiyah Johnson (LSU) • Skylar Jones (Baylor) • Taliah Scott (Baylor)
Player Tracker
2024
Earned ACC All-Freshman Team honors during her debut season with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
2025
Apr 7 — Transferred to LSU from Notre Dame
2026
Aug 24 — Left the LSU program due to personal reasons
Sept 12 — Transferred to Baylor
Game Analysis
- Notre Dame showed a glimpse of their future with a big-time performance from Kate Koval in the Fighting Irish’s 92-46 win over James Madison. Koval put up big numbers across the board with 14 points, 16 rebounds, 6 blocks and 2 steals in the win (Feb 2026) [Watch the highlights.]
- Kate Koval drops 23 points along with 11 rebounds as the Tigers close their non-conference schedule with another monster win, 109-41, over Alabama State [Read the article.]
In the News
- Kim Mulkey outlines how she paired players from Russia, Ukraine on her new-look LSU roster
- How the LSU women’s top transfer post player is starting realize her lofty potential
- Super Sophs: The Class of 2028
- Young Guns: The Class of 2029
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
- 2026 WNBA Draft Big Board
- Back to Player Directory
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- PTS 1.3 •
- REB 1.4 •
- FG% 30.4 •
- 3P% 0.0
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