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Kyle Fragnoli and Tetiana Baytalenko | Sources: instagram/kikifrags | instagram/tetianabaytalenko
Kyle Fragnoli and Tetiana Baytalenko | Sources: instagram/kikifrags | instagram/tetianabaytalenko

'Snow White for the Basketball Team' Cast Guide: A Closer Look at Sophie, Nick, and the Team

Maria Claudine Varela
Apr 03, 2026
08:00 A.M.

A chance encounter changes everything for Sophie as she becomes entangled in the lives of a basketball team. Among them, her connection with Coach Nick stands out as the story’s central conflict.

"Snow White for the Basketball Team" blends romance, tension, and high-stakes emotions in a fast-paced vertical drama. At the center of it all are Sophie, Nick, and the basketball team—here’s a closer look at the cast bringing this story to life.

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The poster for "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

The poster for "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

Meet Sophie (played by Tetiana Baytalenko)

Sophie is the emotional core of the story—a woman who escapes an abusive relationship in search of freedom and genuine love.

Charismatic and deeply romantic, she still believes in the possibility of a happy future despite her painful past.

Her journey begins when she finds refuge with a group of young basketball players, setting off a chain of rivalry, affection, and emotional conflict.

Tetiana Baytalenko as Sophie in "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

Tetiana Baytalenko as Sophie in "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

Tetiana Baytalenko, a Ukrainian actress and voice performer born in 1996, brings Sophie to life with sensitivity and depth.

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Based in Kyiv, she has built her career through roles in independent films and series. Fluent in Ukrainian, English, and French, Baytalenko is known for performances in projects like "First Tender Spark," "The Alpha’s Cursed Luna," and "How to Trap the President's Son."

Meet Nick (played by Kyle Fragnoli)

Nick stands in sharp contrast to Sophie’s emotional openness. As the basketball team’s strict and disciplined coach, he is entirely devoted to the game and avoids personal attachments.

Protective of his players and uncompromising in his standards, Nick initially clashes with Sophie, resisting her presence and influence.

Kyle Fragnoli as Nick in "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

Kyle Fragnoli as Nick in "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

However, beneath his cold exterior lies a complexity that slowly unfolds. His growing connection with Sophie transforms their hostility into something far more intense, anchoring the drama’s enemies-to-lovers arc.

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Kyle Fragnoli, also known as Kiki Frags, portrays Nick with a commanding presence. An American actor, model, and athlete, Fragnoli brings both physicality and restraint to the role. His previous work includes appearances in "Hiding in His Shower" and "It’s Mitzy!: The Masquerade Ball!"

Meet Carl (played by Volodymyr Antonov)

Carl is Sophie’s obsessive and controlling ex-fiancé, the driving force behind the story’s tension. A manipulative figure who thrives on power, he refuses to accept rejection and continuously seeks to dominate Sophie’s life. His presence looms over the narrative, creating constant danger and emotional stakes.

Volodymyr Antonov as Carl in "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

Volodymyr Antonov as Carl in "Snow White for the Basketball Team" | Source: youtube/mydramaapp

Volodymyr Antonov, a Ukrainian film and voice actor born in 1995, takes on the role. With experience in both local and international productions, Antonov brings intensity to complex characters. Outside of acting, he is also passionate about music, particularly singing and playing the guitar.

Vlodymyr Antonov | Source: AMO Pictures

Vlodymyr Antonov | Source: AMO Pictures

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Meet the Basketball Team

The basketball team adds both charm and competition to the story, as its members begin to see Sophie not just as someone to protect, but as someone to win over.

Jake “Casanova” (played by Yevhenii Aria)

Yevhenii Aria | Source: AMO Pictures

Yevhenii Aria | Source: AMO Pictures

Marco “Sweet Tooth” (played by Anton Artyomov)

Anton Artyomov | Source: AMO Pictures

Anton Artyomov | Source: AMO Pictures

Shai (played by Dmytro Lyakh)

Dmytro Lyakh | Source: AMO Pictures

Dmytro Lyakh | Source: AMO Pictures

Kevin “The Joker” (played by Hilarion Thea)

Each character brings a distinct personality, contributing to the series’ mix of humor, rivalry, and romantic tension.

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About the Series

Directed by Kateryna Murakhovska and written by Tetyana Marshtupa, "Snow White for the Basketball Team" premiered on December 6, 2025, on MyDrama. The series runs for 68 episodes, each approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds long.

Blending tropes like enemies-to-lovers, possessive love, and love triangles, the story follows Sophie as she navigates danger, desire, and the unexpected bonds she forms with the team that shelters her.

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