‘Huge blow’: Kansas’ Adams injures Achilles in loss

Mike ReissMar 20, 2025, 11:33 PM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL press reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots considering that 1997 and signed up with ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Kansas senior forward KJ Adams Jr. sustained an Achilles injury late in Thursday’s 79-72 loss to Arkansas, according to coach Expense Self.”We’re confident for the best tomorrow, however I’m not exactly sure it’s going

to be great news, “Self said.”It’s something to lose the game, but to see him potentially lose a year on top of the game, that’s a pretty big blow.” Adams had confined a defensive rebound with 3:14 remaining, with Kansas leading 67-64. However as he arrived on his left leg and tried to dribble up the court, he fell to the ground in a load and lost the ball.Editor’s Picks Adams stayed on the floor before he was assisted to his feet by teammates Zeke Mayo and AJ Storr, then was immediately required to the locker room.Self referenced Adams after being asked if he had a message for his team regarding the end to a disappointing 21-13 season.

“We had a kid in there who was truly harming with his family,”he said.” Now is not the time to speak about that things. Let’s stress over your colleague right now. “Arkansas went on a 7-0 pursue the injury, pulling away to win a back-and-forth game that had the Amica Mutual Pavilion buzzing.The 6-foot-7, 235-pound Adams was an All-Big 12 respectable reference selection in 2024. He began 28 games entering the competition, averaging thirty minutes,

9.2 points, 5 rebounds and 2.5 helps. He has played in 137 games over his profession at Kansas, with 97 starts.