There were chants of M-V-P when Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson went off and scored 17 points in a three-minute time span in his NBA debut last night, but it wasn’t enough for New Orleans to beat San Antonio as the Spurs held on for a 121 to 117 victory. Williamson on the fans reaction to his sudden burst of scoring…
cut 30 (10) “…to lock in”
Williamson finished with 22 points in 18 minutes of action. He’s expected to play again on Friday when New Orleans hosts Denver.

In college hoops last night, Nicholls remains at the top of the Southland standings after beating Houston Baptist 81-73. Stephen F Austin defeated Northwestern State 69-62. McNeese won its fifth straight beating Southeastern Louisiana 77-61.

Louisiana Tech is at Middle Tennessee tonight.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says the team would obviously welcome the return of Drew Brees. But it will take a new contract as the 41-year-old is set to become a free agent in March. Loomis says he’s yet approach Brees about next season…
cut 17 (11) “…plenty of time”
Brees told ESPN he wants to give it at least a few weeks, so he can take a deep breath and take some time with the family and then reassess his situation. His teammates have said they expect Brees will be back for the 2020 season.

New Orleans native and New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning is done. Manning has called a press conference for tomorrow to officially announce his retirement from a 16-year-career and two Super Bowl victories.

A potential candidate to be LSU’s next game passing game coordinator is heading to Baylor. The Bears are reportedly hiring former Cajuns offensive coordinator and LSU analyst Jorge Munoz as their wide receivers coach.