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.

Feb 02, 2026

The weekend in college hoops

Illinois, Michigan assert control in Big Ten, while Kansas holds court vs. BYU. Plus: Kentucky, UCF, Indiana all get big wins, Arizona and Miami (Ohio) stay unbeaten, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Jan 26, 2026

Super(fresh)men

In a season where freshmen regularly stand out, Saturday was a remarkable day for its individual performances. We break it down. Plus: There were notable road wins, a wild day in the Big East, a Saint Louis team not enough people are discussing, and much more from a packed weekend.

Samuel Lance

Jan 19, 2026

An upsetting weekend

Plenty of ranked teams fell this weekend. We dive into the notable results. Plus: Florida may be the team to beat in the SEC, the Big Ten's steady, Tech wins a wild one vs. BYU, Air Force suspends its coach, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Jan 12, 2026

The weekend in college hoops

Michigan drops from unbeaten ranks, while Nebraska stages massive rally to hit 20 consecutive wins. Plus: Illinois impresses, other unbeatens roll, Kansas' freefall and much more.

Samuel Lance

Jan 08, 2026

Another wild night

Vandy earned its best win yet by beating Bama, while UConn staged an incredible comeback to beat Providence. Plus: Missouri upended Kentucky, Zona and Iowa State stay unbeaten, and more scores to know. And what's up with the Wood Award list?

Samuel Lance

Dec 29, 2025

‘Shame on the coaches’

Tom Izzo’s disgusted by the professional players being courted and signed by college programs. Plus: Vandy loses a key guard, Marquette parts with a player, Northern Colorado gets a big in-state win, and more weekend results.

Samuel Lance

Dec 22, 2025

As good as it gets

Yet another awesome hoops Saturday was capped by Texas Tech's remarkable rally vs. Duke. Will it go down as the best non-con win of the season? Plus: Houston makes a statement, Kentucky's back on track, Georgetown suspends Ed Cooley and much more.

Samuel Lance

Dec 15, 2025

Scarier than ever

Arizona's got an additional perimeter/scoring threat with freshman Brayden Burries, as it showed vs. Bama. Plus: Kentucky showed some heart, Nebraska just keeps winning, Arkansas could win it all, and much more from a loaded weekend.

Samuel Lance

Dec 08, 2025

The weekend in college hoops

Arizona will be the new No. 1 in the AP poll, but Iowa State might have a case. Also, Darryn Peterson returned for Kansas, Duke and Louisville got big wins, and Illinois outgunned Tennessee. Plus all the other weekend hoops results and news to know.

Samuel Lance

Dec 01, 2025

Feast Week winners, losers

We dive into the teams and conferences that thrived last week, and who didn't enjoy their Thanksgiving break as much. Plus: UConn's healthy (and a little scary), Vanderbilt's for real, and all the scores and results you should know from the last three days.

Samuel Lance