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Kansas basketball landed yet another commitment to its 2026 recruiting class on Sunday night, reeling in the program’s fourth pledge in the past eight days. <\/p>\n
Prolific Prep big man Davion Adkins will be making his way to Lawrence next season<\/a> as Bill Self’s next potential star center. <\/p>\n The rising senior has a diverse skill set that makes him an intriguing prospect for KU. These are some of his strengths and weaknesses that have stood out on film.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Adkins stands at 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, making him a relatively undersized big man. However, he makes his impact felt in several ways on the court. <\/p>\n For one, he is a dominant rim protector around the basket and could succeed Flory Bidunga as the next elite shot-blocker at KU. He has a terrific vertical that allows him to rise up and alter shots from big men while also sending back attempts from smaller guards. <\/p>\n That tremendous vertical and bounce contribute to his offensive strengths, which primarily come in the putback game and as an alley-oop threat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Adkins is a strong offensive rebounder who can rise from below the rim for dunks and tip-ins. He is also a surprisingly good passer, even when forced to run the floor, as he is capable of putting the ball on the court for a few dribbles before dishing it out. <\/p>\n He has shown flashes with his post hook, which often looks promising since he is left-handed, but he hasn’t yet developed particularly crafty footwork to get into good positions in the paint. <\/p>\nDavion Adkins Scouting Report<\/h2>\n