LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade is facing criticism for reportedly signing a player who previously signed an NBA contract. Former St. John’s star and Big East Player of the Year R-J Luis (Louis) signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz after going undrafted. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says there’s a good chance the NCAA will say Luis is ineligible, but LSU can challenge that ruling in court…
NCAA Charlie Baker has previously said the NCAA will not grant eligibility to any athlete who has signed an NBA contract, including a two-way contract. National college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman said on his “Field of 68” podcast that Wade is making a mockery of college basketball.
The LSU baseball team gets to play one more game as the Tigers defeated Oklahoma six to two last night. William Schmidt was the scheduled starting pitcher for LSU, but he did not pitch, because of back stiffness. Grant Fontenot got the start and Gavin Guidry and Deven Sheerin came out of the bullpen as the three pitchers held the Sooners to just six hits. It might have been Guidry’s last game as an LSU pitcher…
Cut 20 (18) “anyways”
Tonight could be LSU’s last game of the season as the Tigers host Sixth ranked Auburn in a game that will likely start after 8 PM.
The Pelicans announce they are playing two games overseas in the regular season next year. New Orleans will face San Antonio on January 14th in Paris and will also play the Spurs in Manchester, England on January 17th.