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Orgeron reported to NCAA 

One of the main points from Ed Orgeron’s first press conference as LSU’s official head coach in November was the need to build a metaphorical fence around Louisiana and keep elite high school talent in the state.

Over the past month, Orgeron has been accused of blocking Louisiana satellite camps. Satellite camps allow schools from other regions to take part in recruiting camps in other states as long as the camp is being hosted by a school in that state.

In May, Tulane announced it was set to host a recruiting camp with Michigan in New Orleans. A week later, Tulane dropped Michigan, and replaced them with LSU. The issue was brought to national attention in an article by Sports Illustrated, but was slowly pushed out of the news cycle.

Fast forward to this week, and another article by Sports Illustrated is published discussing the same issue, this time involving Texas. Texas had paid Belhaven University, a Division III school, to host a satellite camp in Baton Rouge. Due to political pressure, the camp was cancelled. Belhaven University coach Hal Mumme has contacted the NCAA about Orgeron’s actions. 

Baseball reels in two top 200 prospects

Every year, top high school baseball recruits are drafted by the MLB and forego college. Like many universities, LSU loses recruits to the draft, but is still sometimes able to bring in highly touted players.

LSU coach Paul Mainieri was able to maintain two key pieces to his 2017 signing class with outfielder Daniel Cabrera and pitcher Nick Storz. Cabrera, a high school senior, was ranked the No. 59 overall player in this year’s draft, while Storz, a junior college product, was ranked No. 200 overall.

The two players were both drafted, but announced their decisions to forgo the MLB for now and suit up for the Tigers.

Men’s tennis hires father-son duo as co-head coaches

On Tuesday, LSU filled the void left by former tennis coach Jeff Brown, who resigned in May, with Andy Brandi and his son Chris Brandi.

The duo takes over for Brown, who led the men’s tennis program for the past 20 seasons. Andy Brandi has spent time as the head coach of Florida’s Women’s Tennis team and as an assistant for the United States Tennis Association Player Development.

“Andy’s time at the USTA coaching the very best young talent in America is something that was obviously very attractive to us,” said Athletic Director Joe Alleva in a press release. “And when you add his son Chris to the mix, who brings impeccable credentials and a top-tier reputation, we believe we have a winning combination in recruiting and coaching for years to come.”

Chris Brandi joins his father at LSU after stints as an assistant coach with Wake Forest University and Baylor University. Chris played college tennis at Florida, where he was All-SEC in 2005.