K. J. Adams Jr.

Kevin Wynn Adams Jr. is an American college basketball player at the University of Kansas.

K. J. Adams
No. 24 – Kansas Jayhawks
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBig 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2002-04-18) April 18, 2002
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolWestlake (Austin, Texas)
CollegeKansas (2021–present)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Adams grew up in Austin, Texas and attended Westlake High School, where he played basketball and lacrosse.[1] He averaged 22.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game during his junior season.[2] Adams was named 6A All-State as a senior after averaging 25.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.[3]

Adams was rated a four-star recruit according to major recruiting services.[4] He committed to play college basketball at Kansas over offers Baylor, Georgetown, Arkansas, Texas, Iowa, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma.[5]

College career

Adams played in 37 of Kansas's 40 games during his freshman season and averaged 4.8 minutes played, 1.0 point, and 0.8 rebounds per game.[6] He played three total minutes in the Kansas' 72–69 victory in 2022 national championship game against North Carolina and was a defensive substitution for the final possession of the game.[7] Adams entered his sophomore season as the Jayhawks' starting small forward.[8] As a sophomore, he was named Big 12 Most Improved Player.[9]

References
  1. "Kansas basketball freshman KJ Adams excelled in lacrosse as well". The Salina Journal. June 10, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  2. "Westlake's K.J. Adams overcomes obstacles, becomes basketball court leader". Austin American-Statesman. April 8, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  3. "Westlake's K.J. Adams heads 2021 All-Centex boys basketball team". Austin American-Statesman. April 10, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  4. García, Jake (March 1, 2020). "Westlake's four-star hooper KJ Adams working with former Ehlinger trainer during offseason". KVUE.com. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  5. "K.J. Adams chooses KU Jayhawks basketball over Texas, others". The Kansas City Star. August 1, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  6. "KU Jayhawks' KJ Adams didn't consider transfer portal". The Kansas City Star. June 7, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  7. Moore, CJ (February 3, 2023). "'I didn't know, Mom': The force that drives the most improved player in college basketball". The Athletic. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  8. "KU basketball coach Bill Self is happy KJ Adams chose hoops". The Kansas City Star. December 14, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  9. "🏀 Jayhawk Starters Headline 2023 All-Big 12 Honors for Kansas". Kansas Jayhawks. March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
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