Irish Breakdown's Sean Stires (the radio play-by-play "voice" of Notre Dame women's basketball) talks with Fighting Irish freshman forward Kate Koval in this exclusive interview. Koval was a McDonald's All-American and the New York Gatorade Player of the Year at Long Island Lutheran before coming to Notre Dame. Among the things they discuss:

* Koval's decision to leave her home in Kyiv, Ukraine to play in high school in New York.

* Her first visit to Notre Dame and experiencing American football for the first time.

* Irish head coach Niele Ivey and the Notre Dame staff.

* Practicing and going to class on the ND campus for the first time this season.

* Playing with Irish point guard Olivia Miles and her new Irish teammates.

* Her favorite American food and more!

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