Kevin Foote

6 days ago | nola.com | Kevin Foote

Sometimes it’s a good idea to listen to the advice of your older brothers. There was one particular decision, though, St. Thomas More boys basketball coach Danny Broussard is glad he didn't. After graduating from Meaux High School in rural Vermilion Parish in 1977, Broussard’s first thought was to become a coach. After all, his older brothers Rickey and Brent were already coaches and the family was always heavily involved in athletics. “They were kind of trying to talk me out of it,” Broussard said.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Kevin Foote

In his mind anyway, new UL junior point guard Jamyron Keller isn’t under any delusions about what he signed up in coming to Cajun Country. While transferring from Oklahoma State to UL may sound like a relatively normal move these days, Keller decided to come to UL to play for a former point guard in coach Quannas White known for being extra challenging to those who accept that task. “I know the type of coach Coach Q is, so I know it’s going to be hard work every day,” Keller said.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Kevin Foote

Sometimes it’s a good idea to listen to the advice of your older brothers. There was one particular decision, though, St. Thomas More legendary boys basketball coach Danny Broussard is certainly glad he opted for his gut feeling instead. After graduating from Meaux High in rural Vermilion Parish in 1977, Broussard’s first thought was to become a coach. After all, his two older brothers Rickey and Brent were already coaches and the family was always heavily involved in athletics.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Kevin Foote

The new UL men's basketball roster and coaching staff have only been working together for about a week in summer workouts. But apparently that's enough time for some to get even more excited about the impact new head coach Quannas White will have on the program. "It's super exciting, man," 6-foot-7 freshman wing Joshua Lewis said of his first impression. "They always say that being the underdog is the best. I feel like we've got something great brewing here.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Kevin Foote

UL's softball roster got a little deeper over the weekend with the addition of former LSU infielder Madyson Manning. Manning played two seasons for the Tigers as a reserve infielder. As a freshman, she batted .320 in 18 games and 25 at-bats with one double, three RBIs, six walks and six strikeouts.