Samuel Lance

Hey everyone! My name is Sam Lance, and I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas Journalism School. Currently I work for Adam Zagoria over at ZAGSBLOG.com and also run The Hum: A KU Hoops Podcast via the Field of 68. I'm excited to be starting on The Daily this year! Especially with me being an absolute basketball junkie. Some of my other past experiences include covering Kansas for 247Sports and as Sports Editor for the University Daily Kansan. I'm excited for what the future may hold.

Sep 29, 2025

A blue blood's fresh start

Kansas revamped its roster after back-to-back underwhelming seasons. Can a freshman-led program that emphasizes defense emerge as a contender? Plus: The Jayhawks inked their PG of the future amid a busy weekend for 2026 commitments, Georgia extended Mike White, the WCC announced its schedule, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Sep 22, 2025

The weekend in college hoops

Wofford will hire a new coach amid player displeasure for how the transition has been handled. Plus: A new Alabama transfer gets hurts. and there was a host of 2026 commitments happened, including a famous Houston son not choosing the Coogs.

Samuel Lance

Sep 15, 2025

Hoops heaven

What do you call spending a couple days at Purdue and Indiana practices? It's pretty great, especially when you get to talk to all the players. Plus: Iowa snags a '26 commit, Wofford dismisses its coach, Players Era ditches St. Joe's, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Sep 08, 2025

The bigs are back

Forget small ball. The 2026 title contenders will flood the court with elite big men. Plus: old Southwestern Conference rivals are back at it, more scheduling news, 2026 commitments, Melo' HOF speech and much more.

Samuel Lance

Sep 02, 2025

Tiers for '26 prospects

Who are the lottery picks, the college stars, and potential breakout players? Here's our list. Plus: EuroBasket notes, another huge VCU commit, international additions out West, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Aug 25, 2025

The weekend in college hoops

The final piece of Illinois' Balkan-heavy roster finally lands in Champaign. Just how good with the Illini be? Plus: K-State player denied NCAA waiver, Memphis picks up another big man, Drake adds a re-classed prospect, scheduling news and much more.

Samuel Lance

Aug 18, 2025

The weekend in college hoops

Creighton, ASU add impact international players, Georgetown loses its GLOBL JAM finale, UConn-Illinois agree to new series, Texas A&M gets yet another scorer, and Omaha mourns the death of Deng Mayar.

Samuel Lance

Aug 07, 2025

Indiana first impressions

Hoosiers played their first exhibition on Wednesday under new coach Darian DeVries, who's largely relying on mid-major transfers and floor spacing. Plus: Five SEC matchups we love from their conference schedule announcement, Illinois lands a '26 recruit, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Jul 31, 2025

Hog wild

Arkansas might have a Final Four-caliber roster. Can John Calipari mesh a mix of experience and freshman talent? Plus: Dayton lands an impact transfer, Illinois picks up a notable 2026 commitment, the American tweaks its tournament format, a peek at what EA College Basketball might look like and more.

Samuel Lance

Jul 21, 2025

The weekend in college hoops

We've got Peach Jam takeaways, a massive recruiting get for Missouri, great news for Virginia's 2025-26 outlook, an international commitment for Tennessee, and much more.

Samuel Lance