Sam Kayser

Sam Kayser

Sam Kayser is a Chicago-based basketball analyst and recruiting insider with experience at the collegiate and high school levels. He began his career at DePaul University as the head men’s basketball manager under head coach Dave Leitao, where he worked closely with future NBA players including Max Strus and Paul Reed.Since 2021, Kayser has covered high school and college basketball recruiting and currently works for League Ready, evaluating and reporting on top prospects nationwide.

Where Will the 10 Best Uncommitted High School Prospects Will Land?

Recruiting Latest: The latest intel on the top uncommitted high school prospects including Tyran Stokes, Dylan Mingo and Jordan Smith Jr.

Recruiting Latest: Duke, Purdue, Texas Up. UCLA, Arizona Down.

The early signing period is over, and the winners and losers are clear. Recruiting expert Sam Kayser breaks down the big fish and big fumbles along the 2026 trail.

Recruiting Report Card: Kansas, Mizzou Are Surging, North Carolina And Louisville Are Searching 

Hoops HQ’s midterm recruiting expert offers grades for 10 of the nation’s top programs in their efforts to sign the top players in the Class of 2026

Recruiting Headlines: Duke Secures First Commitment, Ohio State and Kansas Maintain Momentum

As the season draws closer, programs are finalizing visits, securing commitments and setting the stage for another busy winter on the high-school recruiting trail. Here are the key recruiting moments from October.

Recruiting Latest: Pitt, Tennessee and Oklahoma State Score Big Wins

Class of 2026 Recruiting Update: LSU, UConn, Texas Tech Also Making Moves

Inside Recruiting: Where Will the Top High School Prospects Land?

Here’s the latest intel on where Tyran Stokes, Jordan Smith, Dylan Mingo and other top high school seniors might be headed

Recruiting Headlines: Big Week for Kansas, Mixed Results for UConn

USC also suffered a big loss when Tahj Ariza committed to Oregon. That was one of the events of a fast-moving recruiting season.