Revenue sharing in college athletics begins today. The NCAA will police the 20.5-million-dollar revenue sharing cap limit with the new College Sports Commission. NIL deals over 600 dollars will also be reviewed by the NIL Go board to determine whether they serve a valid business purpose and fall within a reasonable range of compensation. LSU has been outspent by its competitors so far in the NIL era; but with the shift away from collective-based bargaining, Wilson Alexander of the Advocate says officials believe the Tigers can offer just as much as other schools.

Cut 12 (13) “…programs these days.”

LSU spent 5.5-million dollars out of its Bayou Collective on the football roster last year, compared to Ole Miss’s over 10-million-dollar investment and Ohio State’s near 20-million-dollar payout.

Baseball America predicted LSU lefty Kade Anderson to go first overall in their most recent MLB mock draft. Anderson led division one in strikeouts this season and projects to be one of the surest prospects in this year’s class. Round one of the draft is set for July 13.

The Pelicans agreed to a two-year 16-million-dollar deal with 29-year-old center Kevon Looney. The 6-foot-9 vet averaged 4-and-a-half points and six boards a game last season mostly off the bench and will bring experience to a frontcourt featuring second-year center Yves Missi and rookie Derik Queen. The Team also announced yesterday a multi-year contract extension with TV announcers Joel Meyers and Antonio Daniels.

Conference USA officially welcomed new members Delaware and Missouri State today. The 11th and 12th members of the league will make the jump from FCS to FBS this season.

The Saints announced their training camp schedule kicking off July 23 in Metairie. There will be nine open practices this season. Tickets are free and reservations opened this morning at neworleanssaints.com/trainingcamp

A new era of college athletics has begun. Revenue sharing launches across the nation today allowing schools to pay up to $20.5 million of athletics revenue directly to athletes. The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander says LSU will spend around 75% of that on football. 15 will go to men’s basketball, and 5 to women’s basketball. That leaves a small percentage for some of LSU’s marquee sports like baseball, gymnastics, and track and field, but Alexander says officials plan on paying every sport and finding other NIL opportunities…

Cut 10 (12) “…an athlete.”

Alexander says making sure every sport gets a payday may not be the norm across the country.

LSU’s leading punter Peyton Todd will be transferring to ULM for his final season. Middle Tennessee transfer Grant Chadwich is expected to pick up his duties.

LSU baseball had its most significant transfer portal loss so far yesterday. Sophomore outfielder Ashton Larson entered the portal after batting .256 in reserves this season. Coach Jay Johnson had previously identified Larson as one of the foundational core members he was excited to return next year, especially with center fielder Chris Stanfield likely to depart in the draft.

Texas State is set to officially join the PAC-12 in 2026 after its board approved the $5 million buyout from the Sun Belt. Reports have conflicted on whether Louisiana Tech could be the team to replace the Bobcats. ESPN identified Tech as a top candidate before Dave Schultz of the Locked On Sun Belt podcast reported the school was being blocked due to Louisiana-saturation in the conference.

The Pelicans have agreed to a two-year $16 million deal with center Kevon Looney. The 29-year old is a three-time NBA champ after ten seasons with the Warriors.

The Saints announced training camp will kickoff July 23 with nine practices open to the public throughout the summer. Tickets to open practices are free, but capacity is limited. Reservations for season ticket holders opens today at 9 a.m. and to the general public at 10:00

LSU outfielder Ashton Larson announced he’d be entering the transfer portal. The sophomore was slated to be a key returning core member of next year’s roster with a spot in the outfield potentially up for grabs. Larson hit .256 with two home runs in just 39 at-bats last season but started 40 games for the Tigers his freshman year. 

The departure could be a blow for LSU coach Jay Johnson who said he was happy with their returning foundation. Johnson has already made some additions in the transfer portal, including two lefty relief pitchers who committed last week. Danny Lachenmayer was elite as a freshman for North Dakota State while Ryler Smart redshirted his freshman year with Tennessee. Johnson says they’ll join a talented bullpen with arms like Casan Evans, Cooper Williams and more.

Cut 17 (12)  “…pitching staff”

Four Tigers were named All-Americans by D1Baseball. Left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson received the lone first-team nod. Righty Anthony Eyanson and first baseman Jared Jones earned second-team honors, and Freshman pitcher Casan Evans was named to the third-team.

Former Tigers Tommy White and Gage Jump were named to the MLB All-Star Futures Game roster after both being selected in the second round by the Athletics a year ago. White has nine homers for the A’s high-A affiliate Lansing Lugnuts. Jump started the season with the Liugnuts before moving up to the Double-A Midland Rockhounds where he’s posting a 1.91 ERA in eight starts this season.

LSU punter Peyton Todd is transferring to ULM for his final season. The West Monroe product was the Tigers’ leading punter last season and the holder on field goal attempts. LSU will rely on redshirt sophomore Badger Hargett and MTSU transfer Grant Chadwick who is the expected starter.

Texas State has officially joined the PAC-12 ahead of the league’s 2026 relaunch. The Bobcats’ board of regents approved the $5 million buyout to leave the Sun Belt after this season.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier spoke about the upcoming season at the Manning Passing Academy this weekend. Tigers coach Brian Kelly has said this year’s team is his most talented since he’s been in Baton Rouge. His quarterback says he agrees…

Cut 19 (18) “…from within.”

LSU will kick off the season with a highly anticipated week one matchup versus Clemson August 30. Nussmeier says the team is focused on breaking their five-year opener losing streak.

LSU landed a commitment from three-star cornerback Dez Elliss. The Franklin Parish quarterback chose to join the Tigers’ secondary over playing Q-B at West Virginia.

Nick Saban was one of the nine coaches and athletes inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of fame this weekend. Saban arrived in Baton Rouge in 2000 and took a Tigers program that had gone 3-and-8 the year before to a national championship three years later. LSU, of course, would go on to be a perennial competitor in the SEC…

Cut 14 (12) “…ever since (applause).”

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson has been busy following the team’s national championship victory. The Tigers added two lefty relievers in the portal last week and catcher Omar Serna announced he’d be heading to Baton Rouge instead of the MLB draft. Johnson says he feels good about his roster for next season…

Cut 18 (09)  “…those three.”

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is already hard at work building next year’s roster. He, like many fans, will be anxiously awaiting the July 13 MLB draft and the decisions from some LSU veterans who could be selected. Johnson says he expects center fielder Chris Stanfield to take the step to pro ball but is hoping pitcher Zac Cowan and D-H Ethan Fry consider staying in Baton Rouge.

Cut 16 (18) “…came back.”

LSU commit Omer Serna announced he’d be pulling his name from the MLB draft and coming to Baton Rouge next season. Serna is the number one ranked catcher in Texas and a top 200 high school prospect.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier spoke about the upcoming season at the Manning Passing Academy this weekend. Nussmeier went 9-and-4 with over 4,000 yards and 29 touchdowns his first season as a starter. The last two LSU quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels made a leap in year two and put together historic Heisman seasons. Nussmeier says he’s ignoring any early speculation…

Cut 20 (07) “…LSU Tigers.”

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2025 Saturday night. Headlining the class was former LSU coach Nick Saban. Saban says when he arrived in Baton Rouge, he knew there would be work to do, but his new school, players and fans bought into something great…

Cut 13 (14)  “…state proud.”

LSU offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth was also inducted.

The July 7 court date for LSU running back Trey Holly has been cancelled due to air conditioning problems in the courtroom. Holly is facing charges of illegal use of a weapon and criminal damage to property stemming from a February 2024 shooting. Holly has denied any accusations, and a pre-trial conference has been set for July 16 in order to reschedule the trial.

Festivities are underway in Natchitoches this weekend ahead of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025 induction ceremony. Longtime St. Thomas More basketball coach Danny Broussard is one of the inductees. Broussard is the sixth all-time winningest high school basketball coach in the country after 42 years in Lafayette. Broussard says he learned early in his career how to make an average player great…

Cut 12 (13) “…of basketball.”

LSU received commitments from freshman pitchers Ryler Smart and Danny Lachenmayer in the portal Thursday. Smart redshirted at Tennessee, recovering from Tommy John surgery last season, while Lachenmayer was a productive reliever for North Dakota State. The lefty pitched 38 innings for the Bison, striking out 56 and earning nine saves. LSU coach Jay Johnson told Tiger Rag Radio he’d be looking to add talent to next year’s pen…

Cut 20 (07) “…really good.”

After saying they’d be more selective in the portal this offseason, the Tigers missed out on Cal infielder Jarren Advincula.  The sophomore was a target for the Tigers after batting .334 with 11 home runs last season but committed to Georgia Tech over LSU and Tennessee. Vincura would have been the third infield transfer for the Tigers, joining High Point junior Brayden Simpson and Kansas State grad student Seth Darder. Shortstop Stephen Milam will be the only returning infielder from this year’s national championship team.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame welcomes the class of 2025 in Natchitoches tomorrow. Pro basketball All-Stars Danny Granger and Vickie Johnson are two of the nine athletes and coaches that will be inducted. Johnson was a two-time Sun Belt MVP with Louisiana Tech. She says the values of her future hall of fame Lady Techster coaches defined her career…

Cut 11 (12) “…about learning.”

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson and his staff are already building next year’s team less than a week after winning a national championship. The Tigers landed commitments from two left-handed pitchers in the portal yesterday. Tennessee freshman Ryler Smart redshirted for the Volunteers last year. North Dakota State reliever Danny Lachenmayer earned nine saves in 24 appearances as a freshman last season. He posted a 2.37 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 38 innings.

The Pelicans concluded a polarizing draft class yesterday by selecting Georgetown wing Micah Peavy 40th overall. Peavy averaged 17 points five boards, three assists and two steals per game his super senior season with the Hoyas last year. He had this to say on ESPN after being drafted…

Cut 19 (11) “…dream.”

New Orleans also signed Kansas center Hunter Dickinson to a two-way contract after the draft. Dickinson averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and a block a game last season and was a two-time All-American. 

Yesterday’s additions add some experience to a draft class that featured two freshman lottery picks. The Pels took best available at seventh overall with 18-year-old Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears. Where the team really made waves was trading with the Hawks to select Maryland center Derik Queen 13th overall. New Orleans gave up the 23rd overall pick this year along with rights to an unprotected pick swap with the Bucks in the 2026 draft.

LSU has landed a commitment from North Dakota State left-handed pitcher Danny Lachenmayer. Lachenmayer posted a 2.37 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 38 innings for the Bison last season. The 19-year-old has three remaining years of eligibility and chose the Tigers over Arkansas, UNC and others.

Current LSU lefty Kade Anderson has collected some more hardware after being named Baseball America’s 2025 College Pitcher of the Year. The sophomore was a consistent ace for the Tigers posting a 12-and-1 record this season with a 3.18 ERA. He led the nation in strikeouts with 180 and was named Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series after allowing one run in 16 innings in Omaha.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025 will be inducted in Natchitoches this weekend. College football coaching legend Nick Saban, former LSU offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and former NBA All-Star Danny Granger are just a few in the star-studded class of 12 Louisiana sports icons. 

New Pelicans President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars began his tenure in New Orleans with a splash in the first round of the NBA Draft last night. The Pels drafted Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears with the seventh overall pick before trading the 23rd overall pick and next year’s unprotected pick swap with the Bucks to move up to 13 and select Maryland center Derik Queen. Fears averaged 17 points, four assists and four rebounds per game last season as a freshman with the Sooners. He had this message to Pels fans…

Cut 20 (07) “…super hard.”

Queen led Maryland’s “Crab 5” to an Elite Eight appearance with 16-and-a-half points and 9 boards per game as a freshman. The unprotected first round pick is a high price to pay to move up ten draft spots, but Queen says he’s ready to deliver…

Cut 18 (08) “the Pelicans.”

The Pelicans hold the 40th overall pick in the second round of the draft tonight.

The national champion LSU baseball team will host a celebration at Alex Box Stadium tomorrow night at 8. Stadium announcer Bill Franques has been with the Tigers for all eight of their title-winning seasons. He says while this year’s team was certainly headlined by a dominant pitching staff, there was an unsung hero behind the plate…

Cut 18 (10)  “…handled those guys.”

LSU will have to replace the senior catcher along with much of the infield next season. Glen West of 247Sports says the Tigers will look to reload with strong incoming freshman and transfer classes as well as talented bench depth that could see more time next season…

Cut 20 (14) “…for sure.”

Just one day ahead of the draft, the Pelicans are trading veterans CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and this year’s 40th overall pick. 26-year-old Poole led the Wizards with over 20 points and 4 assists a game last season while Bey missed the entire season recovering from a torn ACL suffered in March of last year. The Pels have the seventh and 23rd overall picks in tomorrow night’s draft, and Locked On Pelicans Podcast host Jake Madison says there’s no such thing as a bad pick for the Pelicans…

Cut 21 (15) “…overall pick.”

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. LA Tech broadcaster Malcolm Butler says the Loyal Blue lost an icon.

Cut 6 (07) “…Tech nation.”