KJ Adams Jr.

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KJ Adams Jr.
No. 24Kansas Jayhawks
Position Small forward / power forward
League Big 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2002-04-18) April 18, 2002 (age 22)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school
College Kansas (2021–present)
Career highlights and awards

Kevin Wynn "KJ" Adams Jr. (born April 18, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference.

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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]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
KJ Adams Jr.
PF
Austin, TX Westlake (TX)6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)225 lb (102 kg)Jul 31, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 86
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 95   247Sports: 85   ESPN: 47
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Kansas 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  • "2021 Kansas Jayhawks Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

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

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Kansas 3714.8.520.000.600.8.3.1.21.0
2022–23 Kansas 363627.4.622.000.6074.31.9.8.810.6
Career733715.9.612.000.6062.51.1.4.55.7

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