11:40 LRN Sportscast Feb 4

National signing day is in full swing and according to Rivals.com, LSU’s class as it stands now is the eighth best in the nation. This class includes two defensive linemen, Edna Karr defensive end Isaiah Washington and Arden Key, a defensive end from Atlanta. Mike Farrell, director of national recruiting with rivals.com, says some recruiting gurus compare Key to former LSU Tiger and first round pick Barkevious Mingo,….
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LSU’s class also features five offensive linemen, including five-star prospect Maea Teuhema from Keller, Texas.

ULM has welcomed over 25 players to its program, including three quarterbacks, Will Collins from Oklahoma, Chandler Eiland from Canton, Texas and Frank Mazwell from Delhi Charter. U-L Lafayette’s class also has a quarterback in it and his name is Christopher Weaver from Saraland, Alabama.

Louisiana Tech has signed a six-foot-two, 254 pound defensive tackle out of Shreveport and that is La’Dante Davenport from Northwood High School. Also signing with the Bulldogs from Louisiana, athlete Rhashid Bonnette from Loreauville, Huntington defensive back Aaron Roberson from Shreveport and Coach Skip Holtz was able to get Texas Tech commit and Neville defensive lineman Courtney Wallace to sign with the Bulldogs.

Northwestern State has signed a couple of linemen from the Shreveport area, Evangel Christian offensive lineman Houston Meller and defensive tackle Charlie Matthews from Airline.

Northwestern State mens’ basketball won its fourth straight last night as it rallied from a 12-point second half deficit to beat Central Arkansas 110 to 108.

And in the NBA, the Pelicans host Oklahoma City tonight. Kevin Durant not expected to play because of a toe injury.