Mississippi Valley State men’s basketball player Qingfang Pang is currently in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, held at the Richwood Correctional Center in Richwood, Louisiana. This shocking development casts a huge shadow over his collegiate career before it even truly begins with his new team.
The Detention That Shook Things Up
Pang, who transferred to Mississippi Valley State from Monroe University in New York this offseason, was detained on September 29. The reason cited for his detention is overstaying his visa. His attorney, Marcus Session, revealed Pang was headed to New York to meet his sponsor, a family friend, to iron out the visa problem when ICE picked him up. Session powerfully stated what Pang truly wants: “He wants to resume going to school. He wants to play college basketball. He wants to be a 21-year-old kid who’s just trying to make a life for himself.” It’s a tough break for a young player just trying to chase his hoop dreams.
Pang’s Journey and MVSU’s Wild Schedule
Before landing at Monroe, Pang played high school ball at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey and Christ the King High School in New York. Last season with Monroe, Pang balled out in 31 games, averaging 8.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. This detention comes as Mississippi Valley State itself is gearing up for a wild season, sporting one of college basketball’s most unconventional schedules, playing two months straight with no home games! Their 2026-27 campaign tips off on November 6 on the road against Oklahoma, with a brutal nonconference slate ahead including battles against Washington, Oregon, Arkansas, Michigan, UConn, Mississippi State, Ohio State, and Texas Tech.
With Mississippi Valley State’s season opener against Oklahoma just weeks away on November 6, the immediate future for Qingfang Pang and his basketball dreams remains incredibly uncertain. Everyone is pulling for this 21-year-old to get back on the court and make a life for himself.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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