LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade’s roster is finally coming together as several players have been ruled eligible to play this upcoming season, including Saliou Niang, who is a six-foot-seven forward. The 22-year-old averaged seven points and five rebounds in the Euroleague.
Also gaining eligibility… French big man Brice Dessert and UCLA fifth-year transfers Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark.
The Pelicans tip off the Jamahl Mosley era in New Orleans against the Pacers tonight. The Pels are coming off their two worst seasons since 2012, and with much of the same roster returning, Locked On Pelicans podcast host Jake Madison says the front office is putting a lot of faith in its new head coach.
LSU Safety Ty Benefield started the season at his natural safety position but has since moved over to STAR to fill in for the injured Dashawn Spears. His length and physicality have made him an excellent fit, but he says there is still more work to do.
LSU receiver Jackson Harris also spoke with the media yesterday. Harris got hurt in the Mississippi State, but says he’s good to go this Saturday against Auburn.
McNeese men’s basketball is picked to finish first again in the Southland Conference.
And in the Sun Belt…the Cajuns are picked to finish sixth, Louisiana Tech 12th and ULM 14th in the 14 team league.