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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.
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.
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.
Shooting up the charts
Who are the 2026 college hoops recruits that'll make headlines this month? Here's a primer. Plus: An Ivy POY won't play for Princeton this season, three more teams add international recruits, the HBCU Showcase event gets a prime spot, and the Mountain West adds a member for next season.
The future is bright
More college hoops stars stole the show Wednesday at the FIBA U19 World Cup beyond Team USA -- including a Cleveland State prospect. Plus: Iowa State adds yet another 2026 commit, Utah inks a JUCO big man, the new transfer window waiver, and an interview with Ryan Odom.
NBA Draft news & best available
What should you know from Wednesday's first round and who are the best players out there for the second round? We've got you. Plus: Kansas bolsters its frontcourt, VCU adds another Top 100 prospect, the college hoops season expands, and the WAC finds a way to survive.
