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.

Apr 02, 2025

Coaching (and portal) Buzz

Maryland moved quickly to fill its coaching vacancy, leaving Texas A&M to search for its next coach. Plus: Louisville's building quite the backcourt for 2025-26, Michigan State lost a vibes star, notes from the McDonald's All-American game, and a thrilling NIT semifinals.

Samuel Lance

Mar 27, 2025

Setting up the Sweet 16

We preview tonight's games -- they should be excellent -- and highlight the key player battles. Plus, St. John's and Creighton land transfer portal prizes, more coaching carousel moves, and the NIT semifinals are set.

Samuel Lance

Mar 20, 2025

(N.C.) State of mind

Will Wade's coaching McNeese in the NCAA Tournament today against Clemson. But he didn't attempt to hide that he's accepted the coaching job at NC State. Plus: Xavier fins a First Four thriller, Round of 64 games you shouldn't miss, the seven impact players for the Big Dance, and all the transfer portal activity from Wednesday.

Samuel Lance

Mar 13, 2025

March gladness

American, McNeese and Montana are all headed to the Big Dance. Here's how they did it. Plus, bubble winners and losers from Wednesday, all the conference scores, and the transfer portal activity.

Samuel Lance

Mar 06, 2025

Florida's push to the top

Gators earn yet another Top 10 road victory, this time at Alabama. They'll have a strong case for a No. 1 seed on Selection Sunday. Also: Maryland surprises Michigan, a couple of bubble teams got key wins, and more conference tournament results and previews. Plus, Duke's top assistant will leave before the end of the season.

Samuel Lance

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