ESPN has obtained documents from the NCAA’s enforcement staff that say men’s basketball coach Will Wade arranged for, offered and or provided impermissible payments, including cash to at least eleven men’s basketball recruits or others around them. The Advocate reports this morning that the case may be turned over to an independent panel that handles complex NCAA infraction matters. And Sports Illustrated is reporting that they have a letter from Will Wade’s attorney that says the NCAA is frustrated its long investigation has failed to yield any evidence of a violation.

The NBA playoffs could be put on hold as several teams have decided not to take the court over the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks were the first team to refuse to take their court prior to their Game Five matchup against the Orlando Magic. The Thunder and Rockets have also decided not to play tonight.

The Advocate reports all but four LSU offensive linemen are in quarantine after they either tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed to the virus. According to the SEC, players who test positive for the coronavirus must isolate for at least ten days after their positive test. There’s no word on if LSU is pressing pause on preseason camp.

LSU is 31 days away from its season opener against Mississippi State. During a zoom press conference with reporters yesterday, LSU football coach Ed Orgeron talked about how players have to make a sacrifice if they want to play…
cut 17 (25) “….careful”