Kateryna Kovalenko has signed with Next Gen Academy in Italy's Serie B. Last season, she played for Milano Basket Stars, where she averaged 8.6 points per game. Kovalenko, a power forward from Ukraine, brings a wealth of experience, having won the Ukrainian Superleague and received Honorable Mention in the Slovakian Extraliga. She expressed her excitement for the new season, stating, "I fell in love with Italy immediately and am happy to continue playing here. I hope this is a victorious season for Next Gen Academy."