The Expo provided us our first opportunity to see Lanners live. With plenty of upside to her game, the 5’8 guard impressed in multiple ways. While she wasn’t the most assertive on the floor in terms of scoring, Samantha showcased her strong fundamental skillset all afternoon. She took smart shots when the ball was in her hands, not forcing anything when she was covered by the defense. On the other end of the floor, the Underwood junior’s length and athletic potential were easy to see. Lanners moves well laterally, is relatively quick, and elevates with ease. It’s still early, but we think she has the tools needed to be a factor for the Rockets in her junior season.