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.

Oct 20, 2025

The weekend in college hoops

The NCAA denied Tyon Grant-Foster an additional season. What does Gonzaga do next? Plus: Kentucky copes with an injury scare, Rienk Mast stood out among exhibitions, a load of 2026 prospects committed, and notes from Big West media day.

Samuel Lance

Oct 13, 2025

Ah, the initial KenPom rankings

Who's too high and too low? We have thoughts. Plus: A lot of weekend commitments, exhibition roundups, highlights from fan events, and college hoops loses a legend.

Samuel Lance

Oct 06, 2025

The weekend in college hoops

A handful of exhibitions and fan events inched the start of the season closer. Was there anything to learn? Plus: Kansas brought in more 2026 commits, Oregon landed a famous son, more 4-star commitment news, and key injuries to monitor for the Ducks and Hoyas.

Samuel Lance

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