LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva and the university’s lead counsel Tom Skinner told the Advocate that suspended basketball coach Will Wade could return to the team this season, but he has to give his side of the story regarding FBI wiretaps that reportedly have Wade talking with a recruiting middleman about a strong offer made to a recruit. It’s unlikely Wade will talk with LSU, the Advocate reports Wade’s attorney has instructed him not to discuss the issue until the federal criminal investigation into college basketball corruption concludes, which could be months from now.

Meanwhile, the LSU basketball team is in Nashville, getting ready for its SEC Tournament game. Alleva says an internal investigation into whether Javonte Smart received any extra benefits to sign with LSU should be concluded soon. The Tigers will play tomorrow at noon against the winner of today’s game between Arkansas and Florida.

The Saints have officially announced they’ve signed free agent running back Latavius Murray, while Mark Ingram is moving on to Baltimore as the Ravens are giving him a three-year, 15-million dollar contract.

The Saints have also resigned Will Lutz to a five year deal. Lutz has made 87-percent of his NFL kicks and last season he was 28 of 30 on field goals.

The LSU baseball team beat Texas Southern 16-5 last night as Zack Watson had his first four-hit game of his career and hit his first home run of the season. Paul Mainieri was in the dugout for the Tigers, but was mourning the death of his father. Hall of fame junior college coach Demie Mainieri passed away Wednesday morning at 90.

Senior Orynn Veillon hit a walk-off home run in the 12th inning as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Southern Miss six to five.

In college hoops, Louisiana Tech advanced in the Conference USA Tournament with a 57-56 win over Florida Atlantic. DaQuan Bracey had 17 points and nine rebounds. Tech faces Old Dominion today at 6 PM.