KJ Adams - College Basketball News & Rumors

Continues hot-and-cold start Adams closed with 11 points (3-7 FG, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Sunday's 76-67 loss to Missouri.

Impact Adams logged 11 points in the loss to Missouri, but it was just the fourth time in nine game he's scored in double figures. His taking almost two shots fewer per-game than last season, and it's led to some uneven scoring. Adams has still been a valuable rebounder and shot-blocker, and he's reliable at the line as well. His scoring just hasn't been nearly as consistent.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Adams matches career high with 22 points, No. 1 Kansas cruises past Furman, 86-51

KJ Adams matched a career-high 22 points and No. 1 Kansas used a 30-9 run at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second to beat Furman 86-51

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Production down to start 2024-25 Adams is averaging 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 28.0 mpg through five games to begin the 2024-25 season for Kansas.

Impact While Adams has started all five games at power forward for the Jayhawks, the same role he's had in each of the last two seasons, he's currently posting a three-year low in scoring and rebounding. It's still far too early for fantasy managers to panic, but Hunter Dickinson continues to dominate the post touches for Kansas, and the emergence of freshman Flory Bidunga also hasn't helped Adams' case.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 25 minutes in exhibition Adams had eight points (4-4 FG), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in Tuesday's exhibition win over Washburn.

Impact Adams did a little bit of everything in his team-high 25 minutes on Tuesday. While he doesn't have the shooting ability you'd want out of a modern day power forward, Adams athleticism and passing ability makes him a unique player within this system. Adams will hope he goes out as a senior like he came in as a freshman, cutting down the nets in April.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas basketball Q&A: On Johnny Furphy's NBA Draft decision and KJ Adams' roster fit This week’s KU basketball Q&A explores NBA Draft and transfer portal decisions for players like Johnny Furphy, KJ Adams and Zach Clemence.

MARCH 29 • KANSASCITY.COM

Paces Jayhawks in tourney exit Adams chipped in 22 points (9-14 FG, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 72-52 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Adams' 22 points represented a season high as he was the only player to reach double-figures for the Jayhawks, who were without the services of both Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar. While each are expected back in time for the start of next week's NCAA Tournament, a similarly large contribution from Adams will go a long way toward helping the depth-challenged Jayhawks, losers of four of their last five, make a run past the first weekend of the tournament.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday Adams has not been included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's matchup against Kansas State, Drew Galloway of On3.com reports.

Impact Adams will not be included in the starting lineup for the first time since Nov. 20. The 6-foot-7 forward has averaged 11 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across his last three outings.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could KU Jayhawks forward KJ Adams win a certain award two postseasons in a row? The Austin, Texas native burned his hometown university, Texas, for 16 points in KU basketball’s 86-67 rout.

FEBRUARY 25 • KANSASCITY.COM

Houston hoops coach: Kansas' KJ Adams 'one of most underrated players in America' Houston Cougars men’s basketball coach Kevin Sampson didn’t hold back in praising KU forward KJ Adams.

FEBRUARY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Excels on both ends in rout Adams posted 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 83-54 victory over Oklahoma State.

Impact Adams had a perfect night from the floor in matching Hunter Dickinson for the team lead in scoring in the rout. Adams also matched a season-high with six assists while adding a couple of steals and a block on the defensive end. The junior forward has had a solid season for the Jayhawks and stepped up his game even further once Big 12 play kicked into gear. Over eight conference games, Adams is averaging 13.8 points on 66.7% shooting from the field to go along with 5.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Dickinson, No. 3 Kansas pull away from No. 9 Oklahoma, 78-66

No. 3 Kansas surged past No. 9 Oklahoma, 78-66, on Saturday, extending its winning streak over the Sooners to six games.

JANUARY 13

Hunter Dickinson, No. 3 Kansas pull away from No. 9 Oklahoma, 78-66

Contributes double-double Adams supplied 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 83-81 victory over TCU.

Impact Adams had scored 15 points total in his previous two games, but stepped up in the Jayhawks' Big 12 opener by matching a season-high with 18 points to go along with 10 boards for his first double-double of the season. It was the 10th consecutive game for Adams playing 30-plus minutes as he's one of four Jayhawks averaging over 30 minutes of court time per contest. Adams is averaging 12.9 points per game this season, but in seven games decided by 10 points or less, that average raises to 15.1 points.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Adams helps lift Kansas over No. 4 UConn a day before his mother's funeral Against the Huskies in Lawrence on Friday night, Adams scored 18 points, including two free throws in the final seconds to cement the 69-65...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Warming up Monday Adams (personal) is warming up ahead of Monday's matchup with DII Chaminade, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Adams, whose mother passed away from cancer this past Friday, is warming up ahead of Monday's game against Chaminade. It would certainly be an act of true perseverance if the 6-foot-7 junior were to suit up in Monday's Maui Invitational opener, but his status remains indeterminate.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

14 points against Illini Adams put up 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, and three assists in Sunday's exhibition loss to Illinois.

Impact Adams was just one of three Jayhawks in double figures along with Kevin McCullar (25 points) and Hunter Dickinson (22 points). Adams is playing a different position this season at power forward alongside the 7-2 Dickinson, so his game will need to keep evolving to make space on the interior on offense. Nevertheless, Adams will play a major role this season on how far Kansas goes.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Adams Jr. rises for the two-hand slam in traffic, cutting Kansas' deficit vs Illinois

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Pulls away in early scare Adams ended with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 96-68 victory over Howard.

Impact Adams was one of five Jayhawks players to score in double figures, as the team withstood an early scare from Howard before pulling away near the end of the first half. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who has been Kansas' Starting center all season, has now averaged 10.5 points per game this season, though he's only finished in double figures three times in the last seven games. He's also averaging 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game over this span, though his overall production remains the lowest of any member in the Jayhawks' starting rotation.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Next chapter' begins at Big 12 Tournament for KU basketball sophomore KJ Adams The forward from Austin, Texas learned a lot playing limited minutes as a freshman on the Jayhawks’ NCAA title team.

MARCH 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Plays 37 minutes in last-minute win Adams provided 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 76-74 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Adams logged a new season high in playing time during Saturday's clutch win for the Jayhawks' defense. The 6-foot-7 sophomore has been the least productive piece of Kansas' starting five this season, though he tied junior Jalen Wilson and freshman Gradey Dick for a team high in rebounds Saturday. Adams also totaled just one fewer assist than point guard Dajuan Harris versus the Mountaineers. Adams has now averaged 11.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists while playing 27.8 minutes per game over the last six contests. However, this includes two outings of 21 minutes or less versus Oklahoma on Feb. 11 and Oklahoma State on Feb. 14.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points Adams logged 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during the Jayhawks' 87-76 win Tuesday at Oklahoma State.

Impact Adams began redeeming himself after the Jayhawks' loss to Iowa State on Feb. 4. During each of their next three games, he logged at least 10 points. Adams averaged 11.7 scored on a 68.6 true shooting percentage.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate production Saturday Adams racked up seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 33 minutes during Saturday's 68-53 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Adams was unable to provide any spark for the Jayhawks' offense against this extremely stingy Cyclones squad. The 6-foot-7 sophomore previously strung together 11 straight games with double-digit points, but he's now scored in single digits in four of the last five contests. As a result, Adams' scoring average has come down to 10.5 per game, though he's still hitting a highly efficient 64.2 percent of his 6.9 field-goal attempts per game. He'll look to increase his scoring in Monday's showdown against Texas.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts second poor performance Adams ended Monday's 75-69 loss to Baylor with four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 28 minutes.

Impact Adams made just one field goal for the second game in a row, as he's now shot 2-of-11 from the field during this span. Adams previously scored in double figures during each of the previous 11 games, converting 68.5 percent of his 8.4 field-goal tries per game during this span. The 6-foot-7 sophomore will look to bounce back while Kansas tries to snap its three-game losing streak this Saturday against Kentucky.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Kansas basketball forward KJ Adams earned Big 12 Player of the Week KJ Adams had big performances in the Jayhawks’ wins over Oklahoma and Iowa State

JANUARY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Adams scores late, No. 2 Kansas edges No. 14 Iowa St 62-60

KJ Adams scored in the paint, breaking a tie with under 12 seconds left and No. 2 Kansas held off No. 14 Iowa State 62-60

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adams leads No. 2 Kansas against No. 14 Iowa State after 22-point showing

No. 2 Kansas hosts the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones after KJ Adams scored 22 points in Kansas' 79-75 win over the Oklahoma Sooners

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Adams matches career high with 22 points, No. 1 Kansas cruises past Furman, 86-51

Hunter Dickinson, No. 3 Kansas pull away from No. 9 Oklahoma, 78-66

KJ Adams Jr. rises for the two-hand slam in traffic, cutting Kansas' deficit vs Illinois

Adams scores late, No. 2 Kansas edges No. 14 Iowa St 62-60

Adams leads No. 2 Kansas against No. 14 Iowa State after 22-point showing