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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. The PLL Entry Draft is finally here.

After months of waiting following the December announcement of the PLL’s merger with Major League Lacrosse, we’ll soon know who the best MLL talents will play for this summer.

Cannons LC holds the No. 1 overall selection, and barring an absolute shocker, Lyle Thompson should be the choice. From there, it’s anyone’s guess, as there are variety of stars at several positions making the transition.

2. The Patriot League announced its TV schedule.

Nine games and two women’s games will be broadcasted on CBS Sports Network, including semifinal contests on the men’s side and championship games for both the men and women.

See the full schedule here.

3. Arizona State might be on the rise.

Tim McCormack’s Sun Devils earned their first top 20 win in program history with its 20-9 win over USC. He doesn’t think it’s an outlier.

Read how Arizona State is building a contender here.

4. The latest NAIA rankings updates are here.

Reinhardt (Ga.) is holding steady on the men’s side, but SCAD Savannah’s grip on the top spot on the women’s side is weakening. Keiser (Fla.) is within one point in the coaches’ poll.

See the men’s poll here and the women’s poll here.

WHAT WE’RE READING

  • Nate Menninger, a former Virginia player and Florida Tech grad, has dedicated his life to improving rights and conditions for Sherpas on Mount Everest. More in Life After Lax.

  • Katie DeFeo quit playing Division I lacrosse to pursue a content creation dream. She’s already making moves. From the March edition, by Mark Macyk.

  • Thuy Williams was diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disorder at 30 years old. With a bleak diagnosis, she changed her outlook on life and found her “why.” More from the IWLCA’s Behind the Whistle blog.

  • High school lacrosse is back in the Midwest region, but what it looks like is different state by state. Jonah Rosenblum reports.

  • Duke has seemingly limitless offensive combinations. Matt Danowski can continue to play with his options as the season goes on. Patrick Stevens reports.

  • A last-minute PLL Entry Draft mock from Lacrosse Playground.

​WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The Premier Lacrosse League has partnered with Champion, which is now the official sideline partner of the league.

WHAT’S ON TAP

  • Patrick Stevens checks in with TD Ierlan, who’s readying to make his Denver debut.

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