KJ Adams Jr. explained

KJ Adams Jr.
Team:Kansas Jayhawks
Number:24
Position:Small forward / power forward
League:Big 12 Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:235
Birth Date:18 April 2002
Birth Place:Austin, Texas, U.S.
High School:
College:Kansas (2021–present)
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Kevin Wynn "KJ" Adams Jr. (born April 18, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference.

Early life and high school career

Adams grew up in Austin, Texas and attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School as a freshman. He transferred to Westlake High School, where he played basketball and lacrosse.[1] Adams averaged 22.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game during his junior season.[2] He was named 6A All-State as a senior after averaging 25 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.[3]

Recruiting

Adams was rated a four-star recruit, according to major recruiting services.[4] On July 31, 2020, he committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over offers from 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, one 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 center.[8] As a sophomore, he was named Big 12 Most Improved Player and averaged 10.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.[9] Adams averaged 12.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a junior.[10]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22| style="text-align:left;"| Kansas| 37 || 1 || 4.8 || .520 || .000 || .600 || .8 || .3 || .1 || .2 || 1.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23| style="text-align:left;"| Kansas| 36 || 36 || 27.4 || .622 || .000 || .607 || 4.3 || 1.9 || .8 || .8 || 10.6|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 73 || 37 || 15.9 || .612 || .000 || .606 || 2.5 || 1.1 || .4 || .5 || 5.7

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kansas basketball freshman KJ Adams excelled in lacrosse as well. The Salina Journal. June 10, 2021. March 1, 2023.
  2. Web site: Westlake's K.J. Adams overcomes obstacles, becomes basketball court leader. Austin American-Statesman. April 8, 2020. March 1, 2023.
  3. Web site: Westlake's K.J. Adams heads 2021 All-Centex boys basketball team. Austin American-Statesman. April 10, 2021. March 1, 2023.
  4. Web site: Westlake's four-star hooper KJ Adams working with former Ehlinger trainer during offseason. Jake. García. KVUE.com. March 1, 2020. March 1, 2023.
  5. Web site: K.J. Adams chooses KU Jayhawks basketball over Texas, others. The Kansas City Star. August 1, 2020. March 1, 2023.
  6. Web site: KU Jayhawks' KJ Adams didn't consider transfer portal. The Kansas City Star. June 7, 2022. March 1, 2023.
  7. Web site: ‘I didn’t know, Mom’: The force that drives the most improved player in college basketball. CJ. Moore. The Athletic. February 3, 2023. March 1, 2023.
  8. Web site: KU basketball coach Bill Self is happy KJ Adams chose hoops. The Kansas City Star. December 14, 2022. March 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: Jayhawk Starters Headline 2023 All-Big 12 Honors for Kansas . . March 6, 2023 . March 5, 2023.
  10. Web site: Henry . Greenstein . KJ Adams confirms he’ll return for senior year . KUsports.com . July 13, 2024 . April 2, 2024.

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