LSU ends national signing day with a top five recruiting class that’s loaded with in-state talent. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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According to Rivals-dot-com, Louisiana Tech’s recruiting class is ranked as the fifth best in Conference USA. There are a couple of three-star prospects, Livonia defensive end Willie Baker and Pine Bluff, Arkansas defensive back David Beasley.

UL Lafayette did well in getting guys from the New Orleans area…Shaw running back Trey Ragas and East St. John cornerback Dontrell Allen.

New ULM head coach Matt Viator’s first recruiting class in Monroe features 19 players. Viator credits current players on the team for helping him bring in some talented players…

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One of Viator’s top players in this class is Welsh wide receiver Brandius Batiste, who caught 17 touchdown passes during his senior season for the Greyhounds.

The San Antonio Spurs remain unbeaten at home after their 110-97 win over the Pelicans last night. The Spurs’ Lamarcus Aldridge led all scorers with a season high 36-points. Anthony Davis led the Pels with 28 points and 10 rebounds. The Pelicans will look to get back on track tonight when they host Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers come into the game with the worst record in the Western Conference.