I've never seen him play, but I've heard comparisons to Melo Trimble, who averaged 16, 4, and 3 at Maryland this season. Not sure if those are accurate or not.
Trimble was great this year, and I'd be ecstatic if we got that kind of production out of Adams. For someone who isn't touted as an elite one-and-done type talent, Trimble type production is about as good as you can ask for from a freshman.
What I'm hoping Adams can give us is a solid ball handler, and someone who can get into the lane to set up teammates or finish at the rim. Any sort of shooting consistency behind the arc would be great as well.
For those saying that Adams needs to "replace" Boatright, I think that's the wrong mentality. We can be a much improved team if the rest of our roster improves this offseason and Adams can serve as a primary ball handler and facilitator. I think many of our offensive woes this past season stemmed from the fact that Boat was the clearcut leader and go-to guy, to the point where our other players sometimes appeared scared to shoot. How many times did Hamilton, Purvis, or others pass up wide open shots this past season? It's not ideal when your only ball handler is also the dominant shot taker on a team. I think with a more balanced offensive approach, our offense will benefit.
It's hard to project how freshmen will fare in their transitions to college, but from all accounts, Adams is the real deal. He's touted as an explosive athlete with a tight handle, shotmaking ability, and good court vision. I'll keep my expectations in check, but Adams can be a special player here. I haven't been this excited about an incoming recruit since Drummond.
