Former NBA signee RJ Luis received a preliminary injunction allowing him to play for LSU and blocking the SEC from punishing the school for rostering him, but coach Will Wade says he plans to follow SEC protocols that prohibit teams from rostering players who signed pro deals.

Cut 22 (06) “…has not changed.”

Wade landed a commitment from five-star point guard Reese Alston. The ninth-ranked prospect in the 2027 class chose LSU over Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee and Wichita State.

LSU is using the open week to get healthy ahead of its matchup with tenth-ranked Alabama next week, but coach Lane Kiffin says he is upset the bye comes right as the team is finding its rhythm. Kiffin says one of his biggest joys in coaching is seeing his players improve.

Cut 18 (15)  “…the players’ development.”

Former LSU star Angel Reese had 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists in the dream’s 80-69 win over the Valkyries to force game seven of the WNBA Finals. She says the team wanted to maximize its opportunity in a must-win game.

Cut 21 (13) “… way we did.”

Game 7 will tip off at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

One team will get its first win of the season as the Pelicans host the Kings tonight. New Orleans dropped to 0-and-4 after a 104-91 loss to the Nuggets last night. First-year Pels head coach Jamahl Mosley…

Cut 20 (15) “…the lessons.”

Tip-off in the Smoothie King Center is at 7 p.m.