Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

Joined: Jan 30, 2024

Sam Fariss is a staff writer for our NCAA team. She attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Sam has covered college football and other collegiate sports for six years now. Her favorite teams are the Ducks (of course) and the Texas Longhorns because she was raised in Austin!

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School.

John Calipari is now trying to land 5-star Kansas target over Bill Self

Feb 11, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo (5) celebrates after a score against the Colorado Buffaloes during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse.

Zeke Mayo entering the transfer portal is actually amazing news for Kansas

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) flexes as he celebrates a shot against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School.

Nation's No. 1 recruit shares awesome photos of his weekend Kansas visit

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) flexes as he celebrates a shot against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School.

Nation's No. 1 recruit for 2026 will visit Kansas and Bill Self this weekend

Jan 10, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Zach Clemence (21) celebrates after scoring during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Allen Fieldhouse.

Former Kansas PF Zach Clemence is headed to the SEC

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

This embarrassing Kansas hoops stat just made the 2024-25 season even worse

Kansas v Colorado

Bill Self uses 5 words to silence retirement rumors once and for all

Bill Self

Incredible Kansas basketball AP streak ending is all on head coach Bill Self

Brigham Young v Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks drop out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in over four years

Feb 22, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self greets fans while entering the court prior to a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Allen Fieldhouse.

Bill Self states the obvious after dominant Kansas win over Oklahoma State

Kansas v Utah

The meltdown in Kansas may get worse before it gets better

Feb 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self calls a play against the Utah Utes during the first half at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

CBB analyst paints dark picture of how low Kansas and Bill Self are right now

Kansas Jayhawks catcher Jake English (21) bats in the third inning of the Texas Longhorns' game against the Jayhawks, Thursday, May 16, 2024 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

The Jayhawks reveal new threads for Kansas baseball and softball teams

North Carolina v Kansas

Bill Self speaks about 'Flory' chants after starting KJ Adams over Flory Bidunga

Jan 22, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) reacts against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena.

Game against Iowa State could be make or break for Kansas Jayhawks' regular season

Mar 21, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Kansas Jayhawks.

Kansas vs. Gonzaga NCAA Tournament Round 2: How to watch, odds, and predictions for March Madness