The immigration debate in the U.S. has been a major talking point in recent months. According to TRAC reports, Immigration and Customs Enforcement held 65,765 people in detention as of July 11, 2026. Of those, 46,436, or 70.6%, had no criminal conviction on record. Now, that issue has come knocking on the door of a worthy NCAA player, Aminata Seck.Watch What’s Trending Now!Seck, a 6-foot-4 senior at Kentucky State from Dakar, Senegal, was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on August 7 while traveling with her team to New York. The incident took place at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, according to details shared by the Courier Journal.The post also featured a statement from her attorney, Sadiqa Reynolds, who raised concerns about Seck’s health and medical care.“Seck’s lawyer says she is suffering from an ACL injury and has not been receiving consistent care while being moved between four detention centers.”Sadiqa revealed via Instagram that Seck has needed medical attention and that, after receiving a phone call from Seck on September 16, she had been moved from a location in Kentucky to Chicago, then to two other centers in Kentucky. She has been named as one of the inmates at the Grayson County detention center.Reynolds claims that Seck might have been detained due to a missed student visa deadline resulting from back surgery, but it is yet to be confirmed, as no official reason has been provided for her detention. The Daily Mail reported that the only information listed about Seck’s case on the Grayson County detention center’s website is: “US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / ICE.”For Seck, being separated from her family and teammates while dealing with an injury in detention has undoubtedly been a difficult ordeal. But she has not had to face it alone. Throughout this process, one person in particular has continued to stand by her side and offer support when she has needed it most.Kentucky State HC Has Stood By Amina Seck Through the Ordeal Kentucky State may have chosen to remain silent on Seck’s detention, citing the privacy of those involved. But behind the scenes, Reynolds says Kentucky State head coach Amani Williams has been a major source of support for Seck throughout the ordeal.“She has treated her like a mother would treat their child,” the lawyer 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.”Seck has been a significant contributor to the Kentucky State program during her time there. During the 2025-26 season, she averaged 11 points. She also averaged 11 rebounds per game, logging a total of 183 rebounds that season. January saw her record her season-high of 30 points in a single game. She did all of this while earning SIAC All-Conference Third Team honors and receiving the conference’s Elite 16 award for academic achievement alongside her athletic prowess.There is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding Seck’s situation, particularly when it comes to her reported injury and medical care. But her case is not an isolated one. Other college basketball players have also found themselves in ICE detention.Seck Joins a Growing List of College Basketball Players Detained by ICE Former Syracuse basketball player John Bol Ajak found himself in a similar situation earlier this year. Ajak was taken into custody on February 18 and held at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. After spending more than a month in detention, Ajak was released in April after agreeing to a deportation order. His journey in the United States, which had begun with hopes of building a future through education and basketball, ended on a very different note. “If this is how I’m leaving, I never want to step foot in this country again,” Ajak said, per Fox Sports.Another case involved Southern Connecticut State University student-athlete, Deng Deng. Deng had announced his commitment to play basketball at Southern Connecticut State in a May Instagram post, but just months later, he found himself in ICE custody. He was detained at Tweed New Haven Airport on September 4 and was later held at the Wyatt Detention Center in Rhode Island, according to records. Deng’s lawyers had filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, which helped secure his release last week.“Thank you to everyone who has helped me at this difficult time. I am focusing on catching up on my classes and playing basketball. Thank you for respecting my privacy as I transition into my freshman year of university,” the freshman said.While Ajak and Deng have now seen their respective situations resolved, Aminata Seck’s ordeal is far from over. The hope now is that she receives the medical care she needs in the meantime.