Sam Fariss

Joined: Mar 13, 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.

Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center.

Even in the offseason Cooper Flagg refuses to take his foot off the gas

Alabama v Duke

Analyst gives Duke basketball prediction that will have everyone dreaming of April

Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Duke bringing back these 2 players is something that deserves more national attention

Mar 31, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; McDonald’s All American East guard Cayden Boozer (2) prepares to shoot the ball during the Sprite Jam Fest at Barclay's Center.

5-star freshman already proving he's gold for the Duke Blue Devils

Nov 25, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Jaquez Moore (9) and Duke Blue Devils tight end Nicky Dalmolin (81) celebrate against the Pitt Panthers

Jaquez Moore's return garners more attention with latest preseason honor

Duke Blue Devils mascot, Baylor v Duke

True-freshman Sebastian Wilkins is showing everyone just how special he will be

Jon Scheyer, Houston v Duke

Blue Devils are putting players through off-the-wall offseason workouts

Dame Sarr, 2025 Nike Hoop Summit

Jon Scheyer must lean on Dame Sarr to land fellow top European prospect

Chandler Rivers, SMU v Duke

Chandler Rivers opens fall practices with highlight reel-worthy play

Dick Vitale, Stanford v Duke

Dick Vitale was just as 'hurt' by ESPN taking him off Duke-UNC games as fans were

Nov 2, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Sahmir Hagans (2) runs with the football for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes.

Duke senior WR takes home the 2025 Iron Lifter of the Year award

Wesley Williams, Vincent Anthony Jr., Elon v Duke

Duke Blue Devils have entered the chat for 4-star EDGE in class of 2027

Manny Diaz, 2025 ACC Football Kickoff

Manny Diaz leans into 'consistency' at 2025 ACC Football Kickoff

Darian Mensah, Incarnate Word v Duke

Darian Mensah's take on Duke defense makes perfect sense with Manny Diaz as HC

Kyle Filipowski, NBA Salt Lake City Summer League - Memphis Grizzlies v Utah Jazz

Former Blue Devils officially run the world of NBA summer basketball

Lawrence Central Terry Walker III (3) looks to the coach for the next play as Lawrence North took on Lawrence Central in the S6 IHSAA high school football sectional semifinal.

Manny Diaz just landed a 3-star target for 2026 QB Terry Walker III