Ukrainian center in the portal. Sure would add depth. Interested?

She received waiver from NCAA to be able to play immediately.

We should be. Depends if we have god enough NIL to be considered. We have the space.

Let's go for it.

Would be a big addition for us

The baylorwbb page just followed kate koval think it might be her.

Baylor WBB just posted!

Boom!

This is a. Massive Get for Nicki! Massive!! People in the back, tell me one more time how Nicki cannot recruit top players……..

I know that Koval got a legislative relief waiver to play this season but can she play this fall when she didn't enroll at Baylor. I believe in December or January she should be okay. If she is able to play right away it would help in the bigger nonconference games.


Edit. I had to use google and got this answer.

Having met and become friends with a lot of Ukrainians over the past few years, it's hard to imagine her choosing Baylor wasn't a statement more than just wanting to play for Baylor.

Johnnie Harris getting her hands on a true center at Baylor is going to be fun to see, and where she could take her!!

Welcome Kate! We appreciate you choosing the bears!

She went in the portal because Kim brought in Russian girl and she would not play with a Russian (for obvious reasons).

She makes us a prime time team. I saw her play last year in every game except 2. She was a fan fav because she is very kind and easy going. Great great get. Didn't believe we had a chance of getting her..

This move shut me up. Thanks Kim lol!

Finally a legit post player

BUatbirth said:

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Anyone know if Kate was able to enroll for this semester?

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She's on the roster on the official athletics page

baylorbears.com/news/2026/9/12/womens-basketball-wbb-adds-kate-koval

Does anybody think we willl use her more as a big forward? That is probably biggest need and she can spell at Center when needed. She has played both positions in college.

Koval's ability to shoot the 3 and distribute from the perimeter allows CNC to:

1) play 5 Out offense, or

2) go BIG with Koval at the 4 in a 1 In 4 Out offense while maintaining decent spacing.

Defensively, it is a biggee as TCU won't be able to put a 6'3 PF in the high post and have clear entry passing over an undersized 4 or post up that undersized 4.

First CNC team with depth. First CNC team with abundant size.
If the shooting and perimeter D are there, a VERY dangerous team. Scott has to be ecstatic about having sufficient talent around her.

Welcome to Baylor, Ms. Koval. May you not only find the support for your basketball goals at Baylor, but may you also enjoy the fulfillment in becoming your best self while experiencing the affirmation of us Baylor faithful.

Polarbear said:

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Help me understand why we think Kate can space the floor by shooting the 3. I'm looking at her stats that say in 67 college games over 2 years, averaging 17 MPG, Kate has attempted 0 shots from 3. Are we looking at her performance from a National team or some other level of competition?

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FIBA U16 Challengers series.
Plus 75% FT shooting last season on decent volume.
……but mostly FIBA because we know Mulkey isn't letting her bigs shoot 3s.

BTW, Koval got awarded for her all around play at FIBA.