Mississippi Valley St. basketball player from China in ICE custody
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- Qingfang Pang, a men's basketball player from Mississippi Valley State University originally from China, was detained by ICE on September 29 and is currently held at Richwood Correctional Facility in Louisiana.
- Pang legally entered the U.S. in November 2023 on a temporary basis but overstayed his authorized period; he accepted voluntary departure and remains in ICE custody pending removal.
- Mississippi Valley State University confirmed Pang is a full-time student and is closely monitoring the situation, expressing concern for his well-being and committing to provide support.
- This case follows a similar incident involving Kentucky State University women's basketball player Aminata Seck, who was detained by ICE but recently released on bond after an immigration judge ruled she is not a danger or flight risk.
- Both athletes legally entered the U.S. but overstayed their authorized periods, highlighting ongoing immigration enforcement actions involving NCAA athletes.
