LAFAYETTE — New Louisiana men’s basketball coach Quannas White says his team is making steady progress as it prepares to open the 2025–26 season on the road.

The Ragin’ Cajuns begin play Nov. 3 in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge at Ball State before hosting Southeastern Louisiana on Nov. 7.

“Practice is going pretty good,” White said. “Guys are being receptive. They’re working really hard, and we’ve had really good carryover from the summer to the fall. Every day is a preparation day for the beginning of the year, and we’re heading in the right direction.”

White, who was hired as the Cajuns head coach in March after being the an assistant at Houston for nine seasons, said he welcomes the challenge of opening the year away from home.

“Road games are the most difficult games,” White said. “

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