5 takeaways from Kansas basketball Late Night in the Phog scrimmage

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LUBBOCK, TEXAS – JANUARY 03: Forward KJ Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks handles the ball during the second half of the college basketball game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena on January 03, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

2. KJ Adams’ game is becoming much more well-rounded

KJ Adams was put into a difficult situation last season. Kansas did not have a true center on their roster capable of taking over the starting 5-spot. Therefore, Coach Self put KJ in a position he was rather unfamiliar with as the Jayhawks looked to play small ball.

He was a serviceable option for KU, but his lack of height and rebounding ability hurt in the long run. However, with a true center now on the roster in Hunter Dickinson, Adams can slide back over to the 4-spot and flourish at his natural position. Last night’s scrimmage showed glimpses of what he can do.

The junior forward was taking the ball up the floor and made a few nice passes, diming out two assists. He even made a pair of 3-pointers in KU’s offseason trip. This team needs him to become a more versatile player, and it seems as though he is taking steps to achieve that.

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