Kansas basketball: 5 takeaways from the Jayhawks first exhibition game in Puerto Rico

4. KJ Adams has had a productive season

I recall writing an article on KJ talking about how he needed to extend his game to the perimeter. In retrospect, I was much too harsh on him — he more than exceeded expectations for a sophomore coming off a season where he averaged 1 point per game. Now, however, he happens to look much improved from last year.

He is no longer playing center, so he can space the floor more and have a more diverse role with the team. We saw him diving for loose balls, creating open shots for his teammates, and being the athletic freak he always has been.

KJ even hit a 3-pointer as the shot clock dwindled. Considering he has never hit a shot beyond the arc (0-for-4) during his time with Kansas basketball, we can expect his offensive game to expand tremendously in 2023-24.