Jake and Sam met in college through club basketball, in January 2019. Their first date consisted of playing a game of horse (Jake showing off his dunks), eating at ihop, and taking Jake's dog Bindi for a walk. After college Jake accepted a job back in Houston while Sam accepted a job in Dallas. After many years of long distance, they decided it was time to start their lives together somewhere new. In January 2024, they moved to Golden, CO. In October, Jake proposed on the beach while on vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. After getting married, they plan on buying a home and settling down in Colorado.