Sam Lance

Sam Lance

Sam Lance is a national college basketball writer for The Field of 68 and lead writer of The Daily newsletter. He covers the sport year-round, reporting on recruiting, the transfer portal and breaking news across college basketball. A University of Kansas graduate, Lance previously covered recruiting for ZAGSBLOG and Kansas athletics for 247Sports.

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Aloha

Aloha

The Maui Invitational matchups are set, and we have some thoughts on the 2026 field. Plus: Merrimack landed its highest-rated recruit in program history, Bill Self met with the media, and more.

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Sam Lance
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Five-star 2027 prospect Moussa Kamissoko discusses recruitment, PSA summer

Five-star 2027 prospect Moussa Kamissoko discusses recruitment, PSA summer

The 6-8 wing has interest from several of the top programs in the country, but which are standing out? The five-star dives into his top schools and summer with PSA Cardinals.

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Class of 2027 visit tracker

Class of 2027 visit tracker

It's about to be the heart of official visit season for rising seniors. The Field of 68 is here to track where everyone is headed this fall.

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FIBA MVP Javion Tyndale breaks down standout summer, recruitment

FIBA MVP Javion Tyndale breaks down standout summer, recruitment

The 5-8 point guard has two official visits set for the fall and more interest pouring in from programs after a successful summer.

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Four-star 2027 prospect Carson Crawford breaks down top five schools

Four-star 2027 prospect Carson Crawford breaks down top five schools

The 6-7 wing is fresh off a Peach Jam title and has cut his list to five schools. He breaks down each of his finalists to The Field of 68.

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Class of 2027 big man Precious Sam adds two fall official visits

Class of 2027 big man Precious Sam adds two fall official visits

The 6-11 big man shined this summer for Paul George Elite on the EYBL circuit, and he now has two official visits set up for the fall.

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Sam Lance
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Baylor's next guard

Baylor's next guard

Baylor landed its first 2027 commitment in Tyrone Jamison. What will he bring? Plus: Texas Tech added fifth-year seeking Jamichael Stillwell, Mark Pope discussed Kentucky's offseason and more.

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Sam Lance
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Eligibility Chaos

Eligibility Chaos

Former Auburn star Keyshawn Hall is back on the market after an eligibility ruling. Plus: Mike Boynton opens up about taking over Michigan, Brown finds its next head coach, and more.

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Sam Lance
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One school is trending for four-star point guard Tyrone Jamison

One school is trending for four-star point guard Tyrone Jamison

With an announcement date set, one school has emerged as the favorite to land class of 2027 top-40 prospect Tyrone Jamison.

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Four-star 2027 wing Dylan Jones schedules four fall visits, chats summer

Four-star 2027 wing Dylan Jones schedules four fall visits, chats summer

The 6-7 wing has set four official visits for the fall. He dishes on why he's visiting each program and gives a decision timeline.

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Sam Lance