Kentucky State women’s basketball player Amina Seck remains in immigration custody after being detained while traveling with her team, with an attorney and social justice advocate raising concerns about both her immigration case and an injury that reportedly requires surgery. Seck, a 26-year-old graduate student from Dakar, Senegal, was detained Aug. 7 while Kentucky State was traveling through Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, according to Sadiqa Reynolds, who has been advocating on her behalf. Reynolds said Seck may have missed an important immigration deadline while dealing with a previous back surgery. The Kentucky State center is in the United States on a student visa, according to Reynolds. The circumstances have become even more concerning because Seck is reportedly dealing with another significant injury and has been experiencing considerable pain while in custody. Seck Was Detained While Traveling With Her Team According to Reynolds, Kentucky State’s basketball team was traveling to New York for a tournament when Seck was detained at the Louisville airport. Reynolds said the detention came after Seck may have missed an immigration-related deadline because she had previously undergone back surgery. The precise circumstances surrounding that deadline and Seck’s immigration status have not been publicly detailed. It also remains unclear what specific allegation or immigration violation led to Seck being detained. The Grayson County Detention Center listed Seck among its inmates, but the information associated with her detention simply referenced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Meanwhile, Reynolds said Seck was not appearing in ICE’s online detainee locator system. RELATED: San Diego Padres Staffer Detained by ICE During Team Training Trip in Texas Advocate Says Seck Needs Surgery Beyond the immigration questions surrounding the case, Reynolds has expressed particular concern about Seck’s physical condition. According to Reynolds, the Kentucky State player needs surgery after suffering a torn Achilles and continues to experience significant pain. “She needs surgery,” Reynolds wrote on Instagram. “She needs medical attention. She was arrested at the airport while traveling with the team. Kentucky State has done what they can and now we must step up. Thank you Coach [Amani Williams] for all you have done. God bless. Keep praying. Keep fighting.” There is some uncertainty surrounding the exact nature of Seck’s injury. Reynolds reportedly told the Louisville Courier-Journal that Seck was in “so much pain” because of what the report characterized as an ACL injury. However, Reynolds identified the injury as a torn Achilles in her social media post. Regardless of that discrepancy, Reynolds has maintained that Seck is dealing with a serious medical issue that requires attention. Seck Has Reportedly Been Moved Multiple Times Reynolds said she received a phone call from Seck on Sept. 16, more than a month after the basketball player was initially detained. Since being taken into custody, Seck has reportedly been transferred several times. According to Reynolds, Seck was moved from one Kentucky county to Chicago before being transported to two additional locations in Kentucky. Those transfers have added another layer of uncertainty for those attempting to follow her case and advocate on her behalf. Reynolds said Seck remains in custody as questions continue about what happens next with her immigration proceedings and medical treatment. Kentucky State Coach Praised for Supporting Seck Reynolds has singled out Kentucky State women’s basketball coach Amani Williams for her efforts to support Seck throughout the situation. “She has treated her like a mother would treat their child,” Reynolds said. “I think we have to celebrate some of these heroes who have really been behind the scenes doing everything they could possibly do to keep people safe. And even though it maybe hasn’t worked … nobody should have to do all of this.” Reynolds also wrote publicly that Kentucky State had done what it could to assist Seck before calling on others to help. Kentucky State, however, has offered little public information about the situation. “Out of respect for the privacy of those involved, Kentucky State University does not have information to share,” a university spokesperson said. Questions Remain About Seck’s Immigration Case There remains significant uncertainty surrounding why Seck continues to be detained and what the next stage of her case will entail. The publicly available Grayson County detention information does not identify a criminal charge, instead listing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE in connection with her detention. Seck is a graduate student at Kentucky State in Frankfort and originally comes from Senegal’s capital of Dakar. ICE officials and Kentucky State athletic department representatives were contacted for additional information, but further details about the basis for her detention were not immediately available in the supplied reporting. For Reynolds and others advocating for Seck, the immediate concern is ensuring the college basketball player receives appropriate medical treatment while her immigration situation is resolved. TMSPN Take Amina Seck’s situation extends well beyond basketball. There are still major unanswered questions about the circumstances that led to her detention and what comes next in her immigration case, making it important not to draw conclusions beyond the information currently available. What is clear from the accounts of those advocating for her is that Seck is reportedly dealing with a painful injury that may require surgery while navigating an uncertain immigration process. With her coach and advocates continuing to push for answers, attention will now turn to Seck’s medical care, her immigration proceedings and whether additional details about her detention are made public.