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.

Aug 30, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Elon Phoenix during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Manny Diaz outmaneuvers two rivals for defender they thought was locked in

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome.

Cavs just gave Tyrese Proctor the shot Duke fans always believed he deserved

Chandler Rivers, Virginia Tech v Duke

These two Duke standouts just got disrespected in PFF’s latest list

Dec 10, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; The Duke Blue Devils bench reacts during the second half against the Incarnate Word Cardinals at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke MBB staff member jokes that EA Sports will turn his 9 to 5 into his 5 to 9

Lawrence Central High School junior Terry Walker III (3) warms up on the field before the start of an IHSAA varsity football game against Lawrence North High School.

Terry Walker showing off rocket of an arm should make Duke fans eager for the future

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) talks with head coach Jon Scheyer during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Early 2026 NBA Mock Draft has 4 Duke stars going in the first round

Cooper Flagg, Adam Silver, 2025 NBA Draft - Round One

Duke blows by a fellow blue-blood to make NBA Draft history

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer reacts during the first half against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Just as Jon Scheyer builds a 'hard enough' schedule, seasons can expand

Cooper Flagg, Alabama v Duke

Cooper Flagg hasn’t even been drafted yet and Maine already crowned him

Cooper Flagg, Houston v Duke

Mavs are painfully obvious team to root for beyond just Cooper Flagg's selection

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) reacts after a play against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four.

Charlotte trade buzz creates sudden twist in Kon Knueppel’s path

Cooper Flagg, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Final Four Week - San Antonio

Cooper Flagg receives high praise from former NBA MVP ahead of Draft night

Khaman Maluach, Alabama v Duke

Pressure could be on Khaman Maluach as Suns' final piece in the Kevin Durant trade

Manny Diaz, Florida State v Duke

3-star CB picks the Duke Blue Devils over other power conference teams

Aug 30, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz runs out onto the field before the game against the Elon Phoenix at Wallace Wade Stadium.

3-star Duke commit shines on the final day of On3's Elite 11

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts with center Khaman Maluach (9) during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats during an East Regional semifinal.

These 3 former Duke stars have the chance to sit in the NBA Draft green room