The short-handed Pelicans lost again last night, falling to Indiana 109-107. It’s the third straight defeat for New Orleans as they played once again without All-Star Anthony Davis. A-D has been cleared to practice, but management reportedly does not want him playing in any games. Davis has asked to be traded and the Pels are looking for a significant haul for the six-time All-Star. The Lakers have reportedly offered various trade scenarios to the Pels, but Los Angeles is growing pessimistic a deal can be done by Thursday’s trade deadline. There’s belief the Pels should wait until the summer to trade Davis, because they’ll get better offers.

The nation’s number one defensive tackle Ishmael Sopsher finally makes his choice known tomorrow on where he’ll attend college. LSU and Alabama have been after the five star prospect for several months. Amite’s Devonta Lee, who plays wide receiver and could possibly be a defensive back, will also sign his letter of intent tomorrow on national signing day.

LSU basketball has fallen two spots in the latest A-P poll to number 21. The Tigers are entering a tough stretch. After tomorrow night’s road game against Mississippi State, they host Auburn and then travel to Kentucky. Coach Will Wade says they’ve been able to beat teams with their talent, length and athleticsm, but they need to do more to beat these upcoming teams
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ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has LSU as a number five seed in his latest bracket projection.

The long time Voice of Louisiana Tech Dave Nitz is headed to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame as he will receive the 2019 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism. Nitz is in his 44th season as the radio voice of La Tech sports.