McNeese State is Louisiana's sole NCAA tournament team
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field was announced, with McNeese State as the only Louisiana school included. The team is coached by Will Wade. Several players from Louisiana will participate in the tournament. Notable players include Joe Charles from McNeese State and Mario Andrews from Alabama State. Other Louisiana players are on teams like Houston, Omaha, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and Troy. They include Ja’Vier Francis, Mylik Wilson, and Claudell Harris.