The Times-Picayune · Oct 12, 2016
LSU basketball picks up commitment from Natchitoches Central guard Brandon Rachal
Natchitoches Central guard Brandon Rachal (1) leads his team to get the state championship trophy at the Allstate Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys' Top 28 in Lake Charles on March 11, 2016. Rachal committed to LSU on Wednesday.(Andrew Lopez)
LSU basketball coach Johnny Jones secured another piece to his 2017 recruiting class on Wednesday morning when Natchitoches Central guard Brandon Rachal chose the Tigers over Texas A&M.
The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Rachal made the announcement at his school but spoke briefly with NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune about his decision.
"It's the feeling of being home," Rachal said. "I feel like I can wear that on my chest with pride representing my home state."