The Pelicans say they are thrilled with what they were able to get done on draft night. With the sixth overall pick, they selected shooting guard Buddy Hield, who averaged 25 points and shot 46-percent from three-point territory during his senior season at Oklahoma. General Manager Dell Demps says Hield is the guy they wanted…
cut 30 (23) “…have him”
In the second round, the Pelicans traded their two selections so they can move up in the draft and take Kansas forward Cheick Diallo. The six-foot-nine native of Africa only averaged three points a game last season, but the team likes his potential.

There are multiple reports saying that LSU left-handed pitcher Jake Latz is leaving the Tigers program. Latz has suffered through elbow injuries since he arrived on campus prior to the 2015 season. He was finally healthy enough to appear in seven games this past season, but he was 0-1 with a 7.56 ERA.

The Manning Passing Academy takes place this weekend in Thibodaux on the Nicholls State campus. LSU Quarterback Brandon Harris is there as a camp counselor. He told reporters today that he takes full responsibility for what happened last season. Harris says he played terrible and didn’t live up to expetations. Harris threw for 21-hundred yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions last season.

Big weekend in Natchitoches as a new class is inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The class is highlighted by former NBA player PJ Brown, ex major league pitcher Ben Sheets, former Tulane baseball coach Rick Jones and current St. Thomas More football coach Jim Hightower.