Zion Williamson put on a thrilling show Friday night as the New Orleans Pelicans star got the ball in the final minutes of the 128-117 win over the Suns and delivered a 360 windmill dunk that looked like something out of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. That move capped off a 35-point game for Zion who was 13 of 17 from the field with seven rebounds, four assists and a steal. The win keeps the Pelicans at first place in the West and they’ll play the Suns again Sunday in The Blender at 2:30.

The LSU men’s basketball team returns to the court this afternoon to take on Wake Forest in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta. The Tigers are 7 and 1 while the Demon Deacons are 7 and 2. Tipoff is at 1pm.

The seven and two Northwestern State Demons host ULM at 3:30 this afternoon. A win for Northwestern State and they will match the school’s best ten-game start in 70 years. The Warhawks are 3-and-6. La Tech is at Wyoming and the Ragin Cajuns host Samford.

The 2022 Prep Classic saw three terrific games yesterday in the Superdome. The first game was one of the best ever as St. Thomas More rallied from 10 points down with a minute and 45-seconds left to beat Lafayette Christian 52-48 to win the division two select championship. Cougars quarterback Sam Altman threw for 422 yards and six touchdowns.

St. Charles Catholic rallied from eleven points down in the fourth quarter to beat Dunham in the division three select state championship . The Comets are state champions for a second year in a row.

And Destrehan completed an undefeated season by winning the division one non-select title game as the Wildcats beat the Ruston Bearcats 17 to 10 to win the school’s fifth title.

Three more games today, starting at noon as Lutcher battles North Desoto then Union Parish against Many at 3:30. The nightcap is Curtis versus Brother Martin.