Tonight is the NBA draft, but the Pelicans do not hold a first round pick. They traded it last season to acquire Nikola Mirotic from the Chicago Bulls. So New Orleans has just one selection and that’s in the second round, the 51st overall pick.

Former North Caddo prep star Robert Williams could be a lottery pick. Mock drafts have the former Texas A-and-M standout going anywhere from 13th to 19th overall. Jacob Evans who played at St. Michael High in Baton Rouge is also a potential first round pick.

The Mighty Lions of Lafayette High opened their new weight room today, thanks to a generous donation by former NBA superstar Shaquille O’ Neal to help fund the project that cost a little more than $40,000. Football coach Rob Pool says he was stunned when Shaq stepped in to help.
Cut 6 (11) “…more grateful.”
Shaq’s donation was part of South Louisiana Giving Day, which was organized by the Community Foundation of Acadiana.

LSU’s 2019 recruiting class received a huge bump yesterday with the verbal commitment of consensus five-star cornerback Derek Stingley Junior from Baton Rouge. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the class now features two five-star prospects, the other is Southern Lab offensive guard Kardell Thomas…
cut 17 (19) “….do now”
At the College World Series tonight, Florida faces Texas Tech in an elimination game. The winner advances to play Arkansas tomorrow. The Razorbacks are 2-0 in Omaha after beating Texas Tech seven to two yesterday. Mississippi State meets Oregon State tomorrow. A win for the Bulldogs and they advance to the championship series of the College world Series.

Big upset at the World Cup, Crotia stunned Argentina three-nothing, so Argentina is in jeopardy of not reaching the Round 16.