Kentucky State Hoops Player From Senegal Detained by ICE Before Tournament

WHO:

ABC News - A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal was detained.

The Source - The player is a college basketball athlete from Senegal.

WHAT:

ABC News - The player was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Source - The player has spent more than six weeks in immigration custody.

WHERE:

ABC News - The player was detained at an airport in Louisville, Kentucky.

ABC News - The player was preparing to travel to New York for a tournament.

WHEN:

The Source - The player has been in custody for more than six weeks.

WHY:

ABC News - The player was detained while traveling with her team.

HOW:

ABC News - The player was detained by ICE upon her arrival at the airport.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 00:01 UTC)

A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, while preparing to travel to New York for a tournament. She has now spent more than six weeks in immigration custody. This incident occurred as she was traveling with her team.