Adams and Dajuan Harris (ankle sprain) were both able to practice on a limited basis in preparation for Saturday’s game vs. Baylor, KU coach Bill Self said.

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.

Feb. 1 vs. Baylor is a “reasonable projection” on a potential return for the injured Kansas forward KJ Adams, Jayhawks head coach Bill Self told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Self cautioned that Adams, who injured his shoulder against Iowa State on Jan.

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

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.