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!

Bill Self, Kansas v Houston

The blows keep coming for Kansas as Bill Self misses out on another 5-star recruit

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.

Dame Sarr's decision day leaves the Kansas Jayhawks wanting (and needing) more

Kansas coach Brandon Schneider talks with players during a timeout in the second half of the game against Iowa State Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, inside Allen Fieldhouse

Class of 2026 top 10 hoops prospect includes the Jayhawks in final 5 schools

Jon Rothstein, Texas vs Seton Hall

National insider gives disheartening take on Kansas basketball ahead of next season

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) reacts after a three-point basket during the first half against the Florida Gators during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center.

Darrion Williams pulls NBA Draft plug with Kansas Jayhawks looming large

Haslett's Kory Amachree runs for a gain against DeWitt during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Haslett High School.

4-star Kansas football target to announce his commitment later this week

Kansas' head baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald walks to home plate during game two against Texas Tech, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

How to watch No. 2-seed Kansas in the Big 12 Baseball Tournament

Bill Self, Arkansas v Kansas

Kansas and Bill Self land new SG but not the player everyone wanted

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas head coach Lance Leipold celebrates a scoring play during the 1st quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes.

4-star commit shuts down recruitment, giving the Jayhawks exactly what they needed

Dame Sarr, No. 2, of FC Barcelona reacts during Turkish Airlines.

Kansas and Bill Self on the verge of losing 5-star target to Duke basketball

Elmarko Jackson, Gonzaga v Kansas

'Beyond the Phog' gives Kansas fans an inside look at Elmarko Jackson's daily life

Jalon Daniels, Kansas University v Baylor

Projecting Kansas's 2025 two-deep depth chart after spring transfer portal pickups

Lance Leipold, Colorado v Kansas

Jayhawks land underrated 3-star LB over Big 12 top dog Arizona State

Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Darryn Peterson (22) dribbles the ball against McDonald's All American East during the first half of the game at Barclays Center.

5-star Kansas signee shows off his work in the gym months before joining the Jayhawks

Oct 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks fans in the crowd wear paper bags over their heads against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium.

One AI assistant predicts yet another disappointing season for the Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas Jayhawks' head coach Dan Fitzgerald in the 6th inning of the Longhorns' game against the Kansas Jayhawks, Thursday, May 16, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

Kansas Jayhawks set a program record with monumental win over the Cougars