After fighting for minutes in 2022, KJ Adams returned to Kansas on a mission to break into the starting lineup. 2023 has proved to be an outstanding season for KJ as he has established his case as the most improved player in college basketball. Chris Teahan and Mitch Lightfoot sit down with KJ on the latest episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged to discover what has been the key to KJ’s breakout season for Kansas Basketball. After accepting and understanding his role, KJ started to blossom and become a truly versatile player for the Jayhawks. A big part of KJ’s versatility comes from his jump shot and chemistry with PG Dajuan Harris. KJ also opens about his relationship with head coach Bill Self and sheds some light on Coach Self’s habit of breaking clipboards during games. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged and be sure to subscribe to the Mercury YouTube channel so you don’t miss out on future episodes!
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:16 – Stealing TCU’s Balls…
02:51 – KJ Adams Development & Understanding His Role
08:58 – Running Into the Scoreboard Against Kentucky & Freak Injuries
12:00 – Bill Self’s Memory
12:54 – Handling the Three Game Losing Streak
14:37 – Team Mindset & Competitiveness
15:53 – Playing with Dajuan Harris Jr. & KJ’s Jump Shot
19:55 – Most Intense Practices
24:14 – Max Duggan, Travis Kelce, and Being a Chiefs Fan
30:00 – Life Before the National Championship Year
31:50 – Player Comps
37:39 – Most Underrated Win
40:30 – Bill Self’s Defensive Rating
43:37 – Loudest Stadium in the Big 12
44:47 – Stumbled Early or Stumbled Late?
46:48 – Texas Game + Bill Self Breaking Clipboards
52:16 – Christian Braun’s Soda Addiction
43:38 – Favorite Part About McCarthy Hall
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6 Comments
Is this a KU channel at this point
I’d love for you guys to get more former KU players on here. Would be awesome to hear their stories
Someone get me one of those broken clipboards with Bill Self's signature on it!!!
Woa! McCarthy Hall sounds amazing! Back in the day, the players lived in Jayhawk Towers amidst mere mortals and the cockroaches! 😂 (Hopefully the towers have improved since then! Most everything on campus has, thank goodness!)
Great to hear you guys!
KJ is awesome. Love watching his game. He’s a beast!!