11:40 LRN Sportscast June 23rd

Tonight is the NBA draft and based on media reports the Pelicans could take Providence point guard Kris Dunn. New Orleans has the sixth overall pick, but Dunn could be taken before then. The Pelicans might want to use their first round pick on a good shooter. Two of the best shooters in this draft are Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield and Kentucky’s Jamal Murray. Fox sports college basketball writer Aaron Torres says there’s a good chance one of those players will be available at six…
cut 17 (15) “…that one”
New Orleans also has two selections in the second round.

Former LSU star Ben Simmons is expected to be the top pick. Also hoping to get drafted, former LSU guard Tim Quarterman, Ragin Cajuns center Shawn Long and Louisiana Tech guard Alex Hamilton.

New Louisiana Tech Head Baseball Coach Lane Burroughs plans to take the Bulldogs to Omaha. The Bulldogs are coming off a season where they reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 29 seasons. Burroughs says he has no problem with fans who expect postseason play every year..
cut 20 (09) “…whatsoever”