Jrue Holiday returned yesterday after missing the last seven games with a left tricep strain and hit a career-high seven 3s and scored 36 points in a 126 to 116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. New Orleans hit a franchise-record 21 3s on the day. They are now 3.5 games back of Memphis for the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs and Zion Williamson is expected to return Wednesday when the Pels host San Antonio.

LSU brings a perfect 5-and-0 SEC record into tonight’s matchup against the Florida Gators. Both teams are ranked just outside of the A-P Top 25 and Coach Will Wade is expecting a tight contest…
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Tip off is at 6 PM.

LSU cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension. The New Iberia native has been on LSU’s coaching staff since 2012 and reportedly turned down an offer to be an assistant at Texas A-and-M.

Former LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini’s name has surfaced as a possible replacement for Dave Aranda, who just took the head coaching job at Baylor. Pelini was LSU’s D-C for three seasons under former head coach Les Miles and helped the Tigers win a national title in 2007.

Backup LSU placekicker Connor Culp has entered the NCAA transfer portal. And former Houston quarterback D’Eriq King has announced he’s transferring to Miami. There was speculation King may want to play at LSU next season.

Back to college basketball,….Grambling fell to 3-and-3 in the SWAC after losing to Texas Southern 68-61. Southern improved to 3-and-3 in the league after a 74-70 win over Mississippi Valley State.