Sam Fariss

Joined: Feb 23, 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!

Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Drake Powell (9) shoots a free throw in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.

Another ESPN NBA Mock Draft has UNC's Drake Powell going to dream spot

Seth Trimble, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First & Second Rounds - Milwaukee - Practice Day

UNC basketball takes a tumble in updated early ESPN Top 25 rankings

Hurricanes v Tar Heels

5 outstanding NFL Draft hidden gems from UNC football since 2000

Sept 15, 2007, Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer (90).

The 4 biggest NFL Draft busts from UNC since 2000

Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Creighton Lebo (14).

UNC fans joyfully react to Tennessee dumping in SEC tournament

Mar 9, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (2).

UNC fans react to Elliot Cadeau’s sensational first half against FSU in the ACC Tournament

Mar 27, 1982; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels center Sam Perkins (41).

All-time NCAA tournament lineup for the UNC Tar Heels

Nov 15, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; The National Championship banners hang from the rafters .

UNC's history in the NCAA Tournament over the past 20 years