Zion Williamson’s stepfather put to rest speculation that Zion may return to Duke, because the Pelicans own the first pick in the NBA Draft. Lee Anderson appeared on Off the Bench with Jordy Culotta and T-Bob Hebert on ESPN Radio in Baton Rouge and Alexandria. Anderson says the family is in contact with New Orleans officials and Zion looks forward to playing for the Pelicans, if they select Williamson with the first overall pick…
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A lot of national talking heads who seem upset the Pelicans won the NBA Draft lottery have suggested Williamson return to Duke and enter the draft next year in the hopes of playing for a better organization.

Southern and Grambling have advanced into the winner’s bracket of the SWAC Tournament. They’ll play again today in New Orleans.

LSU baseball hosts Auburn tonight to start the final regular season series of the year. The Tigers are looking to lock down a spot as an NCAA Regional Host. LSU can help its case if they finish in fifth place in the SEC Standings. They are currently in sixth place. Coach Paul Mainieri says he’s NOT talking with his team about postseason scenarios…
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Eric Walker will start on the mound tonight, he’ll be opposed by junior left hander Elliot Anderson.

The Ragin Cajuns and ULM complete their regular season by facing each other in Monroe for a three-game series that starts tonight. UL-Lafayette has won 25 straight over the Warhawks and need one more win to clinch a spot in the Sun Belt Tournament. ULM needs two wins.

Louisiana Tech opens a series at F-I-U tonight. The Bulldogs will send Matt Miller to the mound tonight.