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.

LSU fans went to Alex Box Stadium last night to celebrate the 2025 national champions. Coach Jay Johnson and several players spoke, including Stevan “Monster” Milam…

Cut 13 (09) “…national championship now”

It’s induction weekend for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the 2025 class features great coaches. Nick Saban, Delgado baseball coach Joe Scheurman, St. Thomas More basketball coach Danny Broussard and former Catholic High football coach Dale Weiner. Ronnie Rantz on Weiner’s accomplishments…

Cut 14 (13) “…NFL players”

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With the seventh overall pick in last night’s NBA draft, the Pelicans selected Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears. Fears led the Sooners in scoring, averaging 17 points per game. Fears also averaged four rebounds and four assists a game and made the SEC All-Freshman Team.

New Orleans then used its 23^rd overall pick to select Asa Newell of Georgia, but they traded him and an unprotected first round pick in next year’s NBA draft to the Hawks for their first round pick, Derik Queen from Maryland. He averaged 17 points and nine rebounds a game last season. The Pelicans new head for basketball operations, Joe Dumars, says they really wanted Queen…

Cut 27 (17) “…this draft”

But CBS-Sports-dot-com calls the trade a risky gamble. Podcaster Bill Simmons says it is one of the first worst trades of this decade, giving up a first round pick to move up 10 spots in the draft.

A big celebration took place at Alex Box Stadium last night as thousands of fans came out to celebrate LSU’s eighth national championship in baseball. Tigers first baseman Jared Jones will get a second championship ring. Jones provided the signature moment of the College World Series, by driving home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to eliminate Arkansas. It was one of several come from behind victories on the season. Jones said this team never gave up.

Cut 15 (09) “…get it done.”

For those that want to meet Jones, he’ll be at the Hooters in Houma on Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. The Bear will be signing autographs and taking phots and proceeds from the event will go to the Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank.

The Pelicans used the seventh overall pick in last night’s NBA draft to take Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears. The 18-year-old averaged 17 points, four rebounds and four assists a game for the Sooners last season. He had this message for New Orleans fans…

Cut 19 (08) “…super hard”

The Pelicans also made a trade to move up and they took Maryland center Derik Queen with the 13^th overall pick. Queen averaged 17 points and nine rebounds for his hometown school.

Nick Saban will be in Natchitoches this weekend as he’s part of the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class that will be inducted on Saturday night. CEO and president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, Ronnie Rantz, says Saban provided the blueprint on how to win in Baton Rouge….

Cut 30 (13) “…years later”

Tonight is draft night, and the Pelicans have two first round picks, one at number seven and the other at 23. One way for the Pelicans to bolster an undersized frontcourt is by drafting 18-year-old Duke center Khaman Maluach (Ka-man Ma-lu-watch). Host of Locked on Pelicans podcast, Jake Madison says the South Sudanese seven-footer offers rim protection…

Cut 17 (13)  “…high on.”

If Ace Bailey falls to the Pelicans at seven, they could take the wing player from Rutgers. Bailey made 37-percent of his three-pointers last season.

Jay Johnson has been named the NCAA Division One National Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Johnson just led the Tigers to their eighth national championship in school history. Johnson was a guest on Tiger Rag Radio and talked about the transfer portal class that he signed last offseason, was a big reason why the Tigers won it all…

Cut 19 (24) “…single day”

Johnson and the Tigers will celebrate their national championship with their fans at 8:00 tonight at Alex Box Stadium.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for the longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The public can pay their last respects to Dave Nitz at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City on Saturday from noon to 1:30 PM. A private ceremony will take place at 2 PM.

LSU may have won its eighth national championship just a few days ago, but head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are already working on defending that title.  Glen West of 247Sports says the biggest question mark will be what the infield looks like around shortstop Stephen Milam. Some newcomers will be in the mix, but west says some returning bench players could also compete.

Cut 14 (13) “…and third.”

Tanner Reaves who started several games at third base could also be in the mix at the hot corner, if he doesn’t sign with a major league. Ethan Frey might get drafted high next month, but if he returns to LSU, he could play first base.

Tonight is the first round of the NBA draft and the Pelicans have reportedly already pulled off a big trade, sending 12 year veteran CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second round pick to Washington for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the 40^th overall pick in this year’s draft.

Poole will be playing for his third team in four seasons and is coming off a season where he averaged nearly a career high 21 points and four and a half assists this season. Poole also set a Wizards record last season with 235 made three pointers. He has two years left on his contract.

New Orleans has the seventh overall pick. Jake Madison, host of Locked on Pelicans, says if the Pels are looking to add to their backcourt they could be interested in Oklahoma’s Jeremiah Fears…

Cut 18 (12) “…exceptionally well”

I’m Jeanne Burns, This Sportscast on the Louisiana Radio Network is brought to you by the Louisiana Department of Health, when gambling is more than a game no one wins…

LSU won its eighth national championship just a few days ago, but head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are already hard at work putting together next year’s roster to defend their title. Glen West of 247Sports says the Tigers still have enough talent to make another run. The centerpiece will be freshman pitcher Casan Evans.

Cut 13 (09)  “…next year.”

The biggest question mark will be what the infield looks like around shortstop Stephen Milam. If Rosepine’s Ethan Frey returns for his senior season, he could replace Jared Jones at first base. Transfer portal commits Brayden Simpson and Seth Dardar are possibilities to start at third and second base, respectively. Tonight is the national championship celebration at the Box.

The Pelicans hold the seventh and twenty-third overall picks in tonight’s NBA draft. New Orleans new Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars made a splash yesterday, trading veterans C-J McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Wizards for young guard Jordan Poole and wing Saddiq Bey. With room for improvement across the roster, Jake Madison of the Locked On Pelicans Podcast thinks the team will go best available at No. 7.

Cut 16 (17) “…direction I think.”

Louisiana Tech fans are mourning the death of Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Nitz. Nitz retired in 2024 after spending 50 years calling Bulldog games. Malcom Butler replaced Nitz as the Voice of the Bulldogs…

Cut 27 (07) “…their households”

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.”

Since winning their eighth national championship Sunday, crowds of roaring fans have met the LSU baseball team just about everywhere they go, including when they made their heroic return to Alex Box Stadium yesterday.

Cut 8 (10) “…and everything else.”

The Tigers will hold their championship celebration at the Box tomorrow night at 8:00

The NBA Draft is also tomorrow night at 7:00. The Pelicans have the 7th and 23rd overall picks and will need to address multiple roster spots. The backcourt may be the most glaring need as starting point guard Dejounte Murray is expected to be out with a torn Achilles until  January, and shooting guard CJ McCollum turns 34 in September. ESPN’s most recent mock has the Pels taking six-four Texas shooting guard Tre Johnson at seven. The freshman could provide some needed perimeter shooting for New Orleans if he falls out of the top six.

Longtime public address announcer at Alex Box Stadium, Bill Franques, has been with the program for all eight of its national titles. Franques was in Omaha for this year’s victory and says this team’s defense was one of the best he’s seen come out of Baton Rouge…

Cut 17 (17)  “…defensive first baseman.”

The Tigers had a .981 fielding percentage this year with just 44 errors in 68 games.

Dave Nitz, the legendary voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, passed away this morning at the age of 82. Nitz called over 45-hundred Louisiana Tech games over 50 years of broadcasting in Ruston. The West Virginia native was inducted into the LA Tech Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

The LSU Baseball team is back home in Baton Rouge with its eighth national championship. Hundreds of fans went to Alex Box Stadium yesterday to welcome the team home. When Coach Jay Johnson walked off the bus, he threw his arms up in the air. Johnson says this championship feels just as good as the one won in 2023…

Cut 9 (10) “….to be champions”

LSU Baseball Sports Information Director Bill Franques has been there for all eight championships and said it was emotional to see Skip Bertman on the field during the celebration in Omaha….

Cut 19 (13) “…ever has been”

The NBA draft this Thursday night and the Pelicans have the seventh and 23^rd picks in the first round. The Pels are looking at adding talent in both the front court and back court. Rod Walker of NOLA-dot-com has New Orleans seven-foot-one center Khamen Maluach (Kah-mahn  Mah-loo-ach) from Duke with the seventh overall pick. And with the 23^rd overall pick, Walker has the Pels taking guard Walter Clayton Junior, who led the Florida Gators to a national championship.

Former Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is on the move once again. The Boston Celtics have traded the two-time NBA champion to Portland for Anfernee Simons and two second round picks.

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is serving jury duty this week. She was spotted among the pool of candidates to serve on a jury in Baton Rouge yesterday.

Louisiana Tech women’s basketball coach Brooke Stoehr is reportedly receiving one year contract extension. Matt Belinson from the Ruston Leader says Stoehr is being rewarded for leading the Lady Techsters to the Great 8 of the WNIT and keep together a promising freshman class.

LSU was the last team left standing in Omaha yet again as the Tigers earned their eighth national championship with a 5-3 win over Coastal Carolina yesterday. Junior righty Anthony Eyanson was the winning pitcher, allowing three runs through six and a third inning and striking out nine. Eyanson says this is exactly what he envisioned when he decided to transfer from UC Davis to LSU.

Cut 19 (19) “…obviously.”

The Tigers’ success was thanks in large part to the pitching duo of Eyanson and sophomore lefty Kade Anderson. Anderson was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series after pitching a complete game shutout in game one of the finals.

After LSU’s College World Series title, Tigers coach Jay Johnson revealed starting second baseman Daniel Dickinson played in the NCAA Tournament with a broken hand.

Cut 14 (10) “…what is.”

In yesterday’s victory, Dickinson hit a leadoff single in the top of the third and was brought home by a Michael Braswell bunt and an Ethan Frey RBI double to tie the game early at one a piece. Tigers center fielder Chris Stanfield stepped up to the plate with bases loaded the next inning.

Cut 13 (11)  “…all year.”

Stanfield roped a two-RBI single to left, and outfielder Derek Curiel brought him home with his own two-run single to take a 5-1 lead. The Chanticleers couldn’t overcome the four-run deficit, and the Tigers claimed a second national title in three years.