Kansas hires Sam Strantz from Houston Rockets as executive director

Kansas has appointed Sam Strantz of the Houston Rockets as its new Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations, effective immediately. Strantz's role will serve a centralized management function for the athletics department, reporting directly to Athletic Director Travis Goff. This move comes as Kansas seeks to enhance its athletic operations and strategic direction. Strantz's experience with the NBA is expected to bring fresh insights to the program.

• 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas is hiring Houston Rockets front office member …