Overview

• Adkins announced his decision Sunday night on ESPN2, becoming Kansas’ fourth pledge in the past eight days.
• The 6-foot-9 Prolific Prep big man chose the Jayhawks over Houston and Rutgers after September visits, with additional offers from Auburn, Indiana and UCLA.
• ESPN reports he underwent emergency surgery Saturday to repair a sports hernia and will be sidelined for three to four weeks.
• Evaluators cite his 7-foot-2 wingspan, rim protection and lob finishing, with On3 noting he stood out at the NBPA Top-100 Camp.
• He joins recent KU commitments Taylen Kinney and Trent Perry in the 2026 class, along with 2027 wing Javon Bardwell.