KJ Adams Jr. made his highly anticipated return to the court for Kansas basketball against UCF after missing several games due to a shoulder injury he sustained in the Iowa State game on January 15th. His return was a boost for the Jayhawks, who were looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Houston.

Kansas basketball is getting closer to full strength. KJ Adams is close to returning to the Jayhawks from an injury.

After missing three straight games because of a shoulder injury, Kansas senior forward KJ Adams returned to play 26 minutes in Tuesday’s 91-87 victory over UCF at Allen Fieldhouse.

Adams, known for his tough defense and hustle, has been a massive piece of Kansas’ rotation this season. Averaging 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, the senior from Austin, Texas, brings energy and leadership that the Jayhawks will undoubtedly miss during this stretch of Big 12 play.

Kansas senior men’s basketball forward KJ Adams, who has missed the last three games because of a separated shoulder suffered in the KU-Iowa State game on Jan. 15, practiced on Monday, coach Bill Self said before Tuesday’s KU-UCF game at Allen Fieldhouse.