Marcus Adams Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Out again Adams (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against UCF.

Impact Adams has been sidelined since Jan. 3 due to a lower leg issue, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to make his return. The third-year forward is averaging 11.6 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Battling leg injury Adams has been sidelined due to a lower leg injury, Michelle Gardner of AZCentral.com reports.

Impact Adams has missed four straight games due to what was previously an undisclosed injury. However, it's now known he's battling a lower leg injury. It's unclear when the third-year forward will be cleared to return, but his next chance to play will come Wednesday against West Virginia.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Adams (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Houston, per Rivals.com.

Impact Adams will now miss a fourth consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to make his return is Wednesday's matchup versus West Virginia.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Wednesday Adams Jr. (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Arizona.

Impact Adams Jr. will miss his third-straight game due to undisclosed reasons as the Sun Devils face off against the Wildcats on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-8 sophomore, who is averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds on 11.6 minutes per game (14 games), will have his next chance to return Sunday against Houston.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. BYU Adams Jr. is out for Wednesday's game against BYU due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Adams Jr. will miss a game for the first time this season, but don't expect the sophomore forward to have a big role on offense once he returns. Through 14 outings off the bench in 2025-26, he's averaging a mere 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds across 11.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona State rallies from 19 down to beat Santa Clara 82-79 after Hurley ejected in first half

Arizona State overcame a 19-point deficit in the second half after coach Bobby Hurley was ejected in the final seconds of the first half, and the Sun Devils beat Santa Clara 82-79...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Arizona State rolls to 86-70 victory over Oklahoma in nightcap of Jerry Colangelo Classic

Maurice Odum had 17 points, Anthony Johnson scored 16 off the bench and Arizona State breezed to an 86-70 victory over Oklahoma in the nightcap of the Jerry Colangelo Classic

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Adams (foot) is healthy and available for Arizona State, per Michelle Gardner of AZCentral.com.

Impact Adams has been a question mark for the Sun Devils this preseason, as he missed exhibition games and was expected to be out until late October. The forward is now reportedly good to go, however, and ready to hold down a significant role for the Sun Devils after averaging 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists last season at Cal-State Northridge.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in exhibition Adams (foot) did not play during Arizona State's exhibition loss to UC Irvine, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Adams is expected to be out until late October, so his absence from the exhibition isn't very surprising. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 16.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for Cal-State Northridge during the 2024-25 season and is expected to be a contributor for the Sun Devils once he makes his return to action.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected out until late October Adams (foot) isn't expected to be available for Arizona State until late October just before the season starts, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Adams reportedly has a chance to return by the Sun Devils' Exhibition contest against Texas A&M on Oct. 26, per head coach Bobby Hurley. Thus, it doesn't seem like there's much worry Adams' availability for the regular season is in jeopardy, which is good news as the transfer from Cal-State Northridge averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists last season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2026 5-Star Recruit Maximo Adams Names 11 Finalists: What It Means for Kansas Basketball Maximo Adams, the younger brother of former Jayhawk commit Marcus Adams, is down to 11 schools. The 4-star recruit has kept the Kansas Jayha...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Commits to Arizona State Adams has committed to Arizona State for the 2025-26 season, according to Nick Kosko of On3.com.

Impact Adams spent his sophomore year at Cal State-Northridge after playing for BYU as a freshman, and he thrived after averaging 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He should add some much-needed wing depth for 2025-26.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seeks new home Adams will enter the transfer portal, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Adams broke out in his sophomore season after transferring to Cal State-Northridge from BYU. The forward averages 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals on 53/40/74 shooting splits. That kind of output should easily allow him to bounce back up to the high-major level for his junior season.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stanford and CSU Northridge square off in NIT

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

CSU Northridge visits UC Riverside after Washington's 23-point outing

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Marcus Adams scores 25 to help Cal State Northridge hold off Long Beach State 81-80 LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 25 points to help Cal State Northridge hold off Long Beach State 81-80 on Saturday night.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Adams leads CSU Northridge against UC Irvine after 28-point showing

CSU Northridge faces the UC Irvine Anteaters after Marcus Adams Jr. scored 28 points in CSU Northridge's 73-61 victory over the UC Davis Aggies

JANUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Former KU basketball players Bobby Pettiford, Issac McBride, Marcus Adams in portal Bobby Pettiford left KU for East Carolina, while Issac McBride departed for Vanderbilt, then Oral Roberts and Marcus Adams went to BYU.

MARCH 28, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Enters transfer portal Adams has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Adams will enter the portal after playing his freshman season with BYU. The 6-foot-8 forward played in just one game during the 2023-24 season, scoring 2.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist on eight minutes.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Players' health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament with many top-seeded and bubble teams not at 100 percent.

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Practices Thursday Adams (knee) was able to go through a full practice workload on Thursday, Mitch Harper of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Adams continues to deal with a lingering issue that head coach Mark Pope stated may not be resolved this season. Nevertheless, the 6-foot-8 freshman managed a strong showing at practice Thursday. Adams, who has appeared in just one game this season, remains unlikely to suit up Saturday against Kansas State.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Tuesday Adams (knee) did not play during BYU's game Tuesday against Iowa State.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Adams' injury concerns one of his knees, according to Mitch Harper of KSL Sports. Having sat out the first half of January 2024 without any publicized timetable concerning his potential basketball return, he will be out indefinitely.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Adams (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Adams will miss his second consecutive game to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to step into the court will be during next week's game against Baylor.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Adams will miss Saturday's game versus Wyoming, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Adams saw his first action of the season in the team's last contest versus Bellarmine, which was a blowout contest. Even when he is available against for the Cougars, he's unlikely to see regular playing time.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still no eligibility ruling Adams (eligibility) did not take the court in Monday's 110-63 victory over Houston Christian.

Impact Adams looks as if he might pay the price for his early career indecisiveness, as he has yet to get NCAA clearance to take the court despite having yet to appear in a collegiate game. He originally enrolled at Kansas in June before leaving for Gonzaga via the transfer portal and ultimately changing his mind once again. Adams was once a coveted prospect that received offers from the likes of UCLA, Tennessee, Washington, Arkansas and Indiana, so he'll undoubtedly make an impact once finally cleared. However, the uncertainty makes him difficult to roster, especially given how slow the NCAA has been moving with respect to these rulings in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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