Kate Koval

Watched her play in the FIBA World Cup last night. She looked very good, very athletic with quick feet even guarding smaller faster players and having to constantly switch in 3 x 3. She’s stronger and quicker with no fat and in great shape, showing great condition for the fast-paced 3 x 3 game.

She blocked every shot in sight in both games even against girls her size. She also had some good post moves and finished at the basket. She showed a nice and soft and accurate midrange jumper as well. She didn’t drop a single pass.

I’m very encouraged. She’s been putting in the work. The 3 x 3 game is great for her. LSU will have outstanding rim protection this year with Koval, Grace Knox, Noa Morro, and Lay, who’s constantly blocking shots in every game in FIBA. I understand Laila Reynolds and Lampley can swat shots as well. And when we add Minaeva, rim protection should be out of this world.
To think not long ago LSU had little rim protection. Do you know that Flau’ Jae is second in the WNBA in blocked shots?

MK and and Lay are dominating 3 x 3 as well. I think MK has been the leading scorer every game, and she’s in great shape. Looks even stronger. I’ve seen both MK and Lay make game-winning shots. There are times when they both just take the game over against good competition. They work very well together, and you can see that they’re having fun playing together. Lord willing, everyone stays healthy, and LSU should have a very special season next year.