The Pelicans won their fourth straight last night as they blasted the Houston Rockets 130 to 101. Brandon Ingram had 22 points, Zion Williamson had 20 points and career-high seven assists. And New Orleans got a big boost from Josh Hart, who scored 20 points and had a career-high 17 rebounds. Hart on what he’s seeing on the court during the four-game winning streak…
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Thanks to Hart’s performance, New Orleans got 57 bench points. Tonight, the Pels are in Chicago for a 7 PM tip-off against the Bulls.

Four-star Walker Hgh receiver Brian Thomas Junior has signed at LSU ending a big recruiting battle that also involved Alabama and Texas A-and-M. The Tigers 2021 class is now ranked third in the nation according to 24-7 sports.

Sports Illustrated is reporting that Jeff Norrid will be the Ragin Cajuns new offensive line coach, replacing Rob Sale, who is the new o-line coach for the New York Giants. Norrid has coached at F-A-U since 2018 and he’s also coached at Arkansas, Alabama, and Auburn.

Nicholls is ranked eighth in the Athlon Sports FCS preseason Top 25 poll. Southeastern Louisiana is 11th. McNeese’s season opener against Tarelton State on Saturday night will be televised by Fox Sports Southwest Plus. Alcorn State has decided to opt-out of the spring season.

LSU basketball is at Mississippi State tonight. Forward Darius Days might return despite a sprained ankle, but reserve big man Shareef O’ Neal might not play because of a nagging foot injury…
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Tip-off is at 8 PM.