Kansas basketball: Predicting Jayhawks starting 5 and key bench players

Kansas basketball: Predicting the Jayhawks starting 5 and key bench players

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 18: Dajuan Harris Jr. #3 of the Kansas Jayhawks dribbles the ball against Davonte Davis #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 18, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 18: K.J. Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks dunks the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 18, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Power Forward: KJ Adams

Despite averaging just 1.0 points per game in his inaugural season as a Jayhawk, KJ Adams broke out in a huge way for Coach Self in 2022-23. He took over the team’s starting center role and posted 10.6 points and 4.3 rebounds while appearing in every game.

While he performed well above expectations in his junior year, Adams can now slide over to his normal position at power forward with the Jayhawks bringing in a big man through the transfer portal. His slender 6-foot-7 is much better equipped for moving around the floor rather than staying in the paint all game. There have been murmurs about an improved jump shot and passing over the offseason.

Kansas basketball fans will finally witness how well the uber-athletic forward can play in a more comfortable situation. The 2022-23 Big 12 Most Improved Player could continue to take massive steps in his third year at KU.

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