The LSU men’s basketball team will face the tenth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on the road in Tuscaloosa tonight. The Tigers lost by 30 points to Bama a few weeks back as they gave up 105 points and allowed Alabama to hit an SEC-record 23 three-pointers. Tigers Coach Will Wade says they need to be better on transition defense.
Cut 16 (16) “…adjustments.”
LSU enters the game with a 6-and-3 SEC record, tied for second place with Florida. Alabama is 9-and-0. Tip-off is at 6 PM.

At 8:30 the Pelicans will host Phoenix as New Orleans tries to end a five-game homestand with a winning record. They won the first two games of the homestand and they’ve lost the last two.

LSU has officially introduced its new defensive football coaches. Daronte Jones, Blake Baker, and Andre Carter were hired as defensive coordinator, linebackers coach, and defensive line coach respectively. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says a big reason why these guys got the job was their ability to relate to the players.
Cut 18 (12) “…in that area.”
Oregon says the Tigers plan to run a four-three defense as he believes their personnel is more suited for a four-three.

Today, LSU received a signed national letter of intent from four-star defensive end Saivion Jones out of St. James. He’s rated as the tenth best weakside defensive end according to 24-7 sports.

Saints Coach Sean Payton said today he expects an announcement in a week or two from Drew Brees on whether he’ll retire.