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 27, 2025

A Spartan stunner

Michigan State pulled off a win at Maryland with a shot worthy of any March highlight. Plus, four teams clinches shares or outright regular-season titles on Wednesday, the SEC got a couple key bubble wins, more results to know, and we highlight the freshman who've been amazing in Feb.

Samuel Lance

Feb 20, 2025

Missouri makes a statement

Tigers drop 110 points on Tide in an historic performance. How dangerous are they? Plus: Auburn outlasts Arkansas, Kentucky rolls, Boise State earns a resume-boosting win, the Sun Belt stays fun, and transfer portal moves that worked (and didn't).

Samuel Lance

Feb 13, 2025

Red Storm doused

Villanova solves No. 9 St. John's thanks to a shooting first this season. Plus, Duke gets back on track, taking stock of the SEC games, a SoCon surprise, Wednesday's NCAA Tournament bubble winners and losers, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Feb 06, 2025

Change of pace

For once, Tennessee displayed some impressive shooting as it outlasted Missouri. Plus, Dylan Harper's return sparks Rutgers, Michigan holds off Oregon, Arkansas may be finding its footing, Duke rolls, and much more from Wednesday.

Samuel Lance

Jan 30, 2025

The great escape

Alabama holds off Mississippi State despite some missed free throws -- and a surprising shot. Plus: Maryland's on a roll (and Scott Van Pelt stopped by to discuss), Ole Miss won at Texas, Ace Bailey went off, and there was an upset in the Southern Conference.

Samuel Lance

Jan 22, 2025

Ohio State's sure feeling good

A day after winning the CFP, Buckeyes stage massive rally to beat Purdue in men's hoops. Plus, UConn escapes vs. Butler, North Carolina's starting to fade, Arkansas loses a scoring option, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Jan 15, 2025

Hopeless Hoosiers?

Indiana gets booed at home after crushing loss to Illinois. Does this mark the end of the road for Mike Woodson? Plus, on a loaded Tuesday of games, Missouri upsets Florida (with some controversy), Ole Miss surprised Bama, Auburn showed it may be fine without Broome, Marquette had a wild finish vs. DePaul and much more.

Samuel Lance

Jan 08, 2025

Statements made

Florida trounced No. 1 Tennessee, Duke and Cooper Flagg dunked on Pitt, and Michigan dominated UCLA, while Georgia got a Top 10 victory. Quite the night for big wins. Plus, an appreciation for the Gaels, and much more.

Samuel Lance

Dec 31, 2024

Back to the grind

Big 12 play kicks off with a much-needed win for Kansas State, Iowa State surviving at Colorado, and more. Plus, Dylan Harper's magnificent season continues, the NIL drama at Florida State and the top stories of 2024.

Samuel Lance

Dec 24, 2024

Stunner in Seattle

Seattle U earns a rare win against Washington. The last time that happened? Coach Chris Victor hadn’t even been born. Plus, Tennessee gets workmanlike win, the Diamond Head Classic final is set, and there's already a coveted prospect in the portal.

Samuel Lance