U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Johan Sandoval, an international student athlete at Savannah State University, following issues raised about his F-1 student status. Sandoval’s family says the detention began after his case surfaced while he was in Clifton Park, New York, and reports suggest the matter is tied to his ability to remain in the U.S. to continue studies. Sandoval had been named Most Valuable Player of the 2026 HBCU Baseball All-Star Game, according to his family’s GoFundMe, which is asking for donations to support his return home and legal efforts. Savannah State University said it is working with immigration professionals and legal counsel to resolve the case and pursue legal avenues so that Sandoval can continue his education. The detention is likely to raise fresh concern among universities and international student services teams about compliance workflows for visa status and the consequences of unresolved student-immigration issues for participation in athletics and coursework.