Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

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.

Dame Sarr, 2025 Nike Hoop Summit

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

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Chandler Rivers, SMU v Duke

Chandler Rivers opens fall practices with highlight reel-worthy play

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Dick Vitale, Stanford v Duke

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

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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

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Wesley Williams, Vincent Anthony Jr., Elon v Duke

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

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Manny Diaz, 2025 ACC Football Kickoff

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

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Darian Mensah, Incarnate Word v Duke

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

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

Former Blue Devils officially run the world of NBA summer basketball

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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

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Kon Knueppel, 2025 NBA Summer League - Sacramento Kings v Charlotte Hornets: Championship

Kon Knueppel finally gets his ring and another well-deserved honor

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Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel (7) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center.

Former Blue Devil gets a courtside family reunion as team advances to Playoffs

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Mar 26, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Andrew Harrison (5) dribbles the ball during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Andrew Harrison tries his best to claim Kentucky's culture is better than Duke's

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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.

Cooper Flagg continues to make Duke history after leaving the Blue Devils

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Jon Scheyer, SentinelOne Classic: Illinois v Duke

Jon Scheyer and another former Blue Devil set to clash as college head coaches

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Cooper Flagg, 2025 NBA Summer League - Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs

Ranking each Duke rookie through the first week of NBA Summer League

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May 26, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils pitcher James Tallon (17) in the third inning against the Florida State Seminoles during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field.

After a historic season, 4 Duke Blue Devils are headed to MLB

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