Kansas basketball: A preview of the 2023 KU Jayhawks recruiting class

SF Marcus Adams Jr. (No. 45 player in the country)

Adams Jr. was an under-the-radar pickup for Kansas, and he re-classified to 2023 a day after KU’s season-ending loss to Arkansas. Unlike Jackson, Adams’ path to seeing the floor is crystal clear. He could emerge as a consistent contributor as a freshman with how few wings the Jayhawks roster holds.

The California native burst onto the scene as a junior, and Kansas began recruiting him very late in the process. Bill Self’s staff was impressed by how well Adams could shoot the ball at his size. His outside shot is perhaps the most promising part of his game as a 6-foot-8 forward.

Despite concerns about the competition he faced in high school, Adams should adjust well to college basketball under a Bill Self-run system. Three-point shooting and athleticism are transferable from high school to the NCAA, two aspects of Adams’ game that he excels in. He won the MVP of the Ballislife All-American Game, setting an all-time high in points with 44. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Adams will be a dependable contributor to the second unit.