According to sources, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is getting closer to making key hires to his staff. Emerging as the top targets for the coaching vacancies are California running backs coach Tommie Robinson, and Louisiana Tech running backs coach Mickey Johnson.

In the NBA, the Pelicans held off Phoenix 111-106 last night in the Smoothie King Center. Anthony Davis had a 34-point performance in the win over the suns and Jrue Holiday added 30. New Orleans hosts Utah tomorrow night.

The NBA trade deadline is in two weeks, but the rumors are already swirling. Sources say the Pels are in active talks about the possible acquisition of 76ers center Jahlil Okafor in exchange for the 2018 first round pick and New Orleans center Alexis Ajinca.

The Sporting News is reporting the Saints are thinking about a return to Mississippi for training camp. The Black and Gold will not return to the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and a return to Millsaps College in Jackson is possible. The team trained at Millsaps from 2006 to 2008.

College hoops, UL-Lafayette dropped a heart breaker last night to Georgia Southern, 74-70 in Sun Belt Conference action. The loss drops the Cajuns to 4-7 in the SBC. ULM never overcame a hot start by Georgia State as the host Panthers came away with a 69-55 victory in an SBC game.

In the SWAC, Grambling fell to Alcorn State 75-65 as the Braves extend their conference-best winning streak to six. Grambling is 5-6 in conference. Southern beat Jackson State 88-75. Four different Jaguars scored in double figures as host Southern shot 51 percent from the field.

Tonight a struggling LSU basketball team faces another tough test against No. 15 Kentucky. The Tigers have only won 1 conference game, while the Wildcats are 8-2 in the SEC. Tipoff tonight in Lexington is 6pm.

LHSAA executive Director Eddie Bonine has reportedly said that he’s one of four finalists for the same job at the Florida High School Athletic Association. Interviews are slated for March 12th in Gainesville.