The LSU men’s basketball team nearly ended its 12-game losing streak, but instead it’s up to 13 after losing 65-63 at Georgia. The Tigers had several chances to take the lead in the final two minutes but couldn’t get the job done. K-J Williams had 18 points and nine boards in a losing effort.

Longtime assistant basketball coach Bob Starkey says the late Sue Gunter would be proud but also embarrassed about her name joining Dale Brown’s on the court in the Maravich Center. Starkey was an assistant coach for both Brown and Gunter and knew Gunter before he arrived at LSU in 1990…
Cut 18 (20) “..done before”
The LSU Board of Supervisors voted last week to add Gunter’s name to the court despite pleas from Brown supporters who believe it takes away an honor given to Brown.

After nine seasons with the Raiders, Las Vegas has released quarterback Derek Carr allowing teams who need a signal caller to sign the 31-year-old immediately. Carr was 63-and-79 as a starter with the Raiders and is coming off of one of his worst seasons as a pro. But the Saints and several other teams are interested in signing Carr.

The Ragin Cajuns are picked to finish fourth in the Sun Belt and they have one of the top players in the league in center fielder Carson Roccaforte. Coach Matt Deggs expects Roccaforte to have another great season, but he’s looking for others to step up….
cut 17 (17) “….one guy”
The Cajuns open the season with a weekend series at Rice starting on Friday. ULM is picked to finish 11th in the Sun Belt and the Warhawks host Bradley this weekend.