6:45 LRN Sportscast

As predicted by many, the Pelicans selected 6-7 guard Dyson Daniels out of Australia with the eighth pick in last night’s NBA Draft….
Cut 16 (12) “…this is crazy.”
The 19-year-old played in the G- League last season. He’s known as a good defender who can finish at the rim. Only shot 25-percent from three-point territory in the G-League last year.

The Houston Rockets selected former LSU forward Tari Eason with the 17th overall pick. Eason led the Tigers in scoring last season, averaging almost 17 points a game, but Eason also believes he’s a good defender…
cut 18 (12) “….as a player”

The speculation can end on where Newman quarterback Arch Manning will play college football. The grandson of former Saints Quarterback Archie Manning issued a six-word Tweet on Thursday that said he’s heading to Texas after his senior season with the Greenies. Manning is considered the top prospect in the Class of 2023.

LSU was a longshot to sign Manning and he was also considering Alabama and Georgia.

The Tigers also made some recruiting news as three-star wide receiver Kyle Porter from Lucas, Texas said he’s committed to LSU. The 5-10, 175 pound receiver is the sixth commitment for the Class of 2023.

Induction ceremonies are this weekend in Natchitoches for the 2022 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class. Former LSU defensive tackle Kyle Williams, late Ragin Cajun and McNeese Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux and former Saints guard Jahri Evans highlight the class.