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Brendan Adams
No. 2 – BC Samara
PositionPoint guard
LeagueVTB United League
Personal information
Born (2000-04-03) April 3, 2000 (age 24)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolCalvert Hall
(Towson, Maryland)
College
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023VEF Rīga
2023–2024Darüşşafaka
2024-PresentBC Samara
Career highlights and awards

Brendan D'Andrae Adams (born April 3, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who plays for BC Samara of the VTB United League.[1] Standing at a height of 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), he plays the point guard position.

High school career

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Adams attended Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, MD. In October 2017, Adams committed to University of Rhode Island. He was ranked number 36 point guard nationally by 247Sports.com.[2]

College career

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University of Connecticut (2018-2021)

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Adams was originally recruited to play for Coach Dan Hurley at University of Rhode Island, but switched his commitment to University of Connecticut after Hurley became the team's head coach.

In 2018-2019, Adams appeared in 31 games and made one start against University of Cincinnati. He averaged 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds. He finished third on the team in free throw percentage.

In 2019-2020, he appeared in 31 games and made one start. He averaged 7.4 points and 2.2 rebounds. He was honored on UCONN's 3.0 GPA Night and named to AAC All-Academic Team.[3]

In 2020-2021, he played in 16 games and made 6 starts. He averaged 4.5 points and 2.1 rebounds.

The George Washington University (2021-2023)

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Adams joined George Washington University from 2021-2023. During the 2021-2022 season, he appeared in 29 games and started in 14. He averaged 8.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

During the 2022-2023 season he was named Atlantic 10 Conference Chris Daniels Most Improved Player, Third Team All-Conference and All-Academic. He started and appeared in all 32 games. Adams averaged a career-high 17.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.[4]

On November 28, 2022, Adams was named the Atlantic 10 Conference co-Player of the Week. This was the first career award for him.[5]

Professional career

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After going undrafted, Adams played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas.[6]

On August 6, 2023 Adams signed with VEF Rīga in Latvian-Estonian Basketball League and Basketball Champions League.[7] He averaged 12.8 points, 5 assists and 2.7 rebounds.[8]

On December 29, 2023, he signed with Darüşşafaka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[9]

On July 23, 2024, Adams signed with BC Samara of VTB United League.[10]

Personal life

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His parents are Yolanda and Darryl Adams. His older brother Jaylen Adams is a professional basketball player as well. He also has three younger sisters.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Brendan Adams Player Profile, George Washington – RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
  2. ^ Zagoria, Adam (8 October 2017). "Brendan Adams to Rhode Island". Zagsblog. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Brendan Adams - Men's Basketball". University of Connecticut Athletics. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Brendan Adams - Men's Basketball". George Washington University Athletics. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Adams Named A-10 Co-Player of the Week". George Washington University Athletics. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Adams Signs Summer League Deal with Timberwolves". George Washington University Athletics.
  7. ^ "Brendan Adams is a newcomer at VEF Riga". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Brendan Adams moves to Darussafaka for the rest of the season". Eurohoops. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  9. ^ @dackabasket (December 29, 2023). "Yeni oyuncumuz Brendan Adams ile sezon sonuna kadar sözleşme imzaladık" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Samara adds Adams to their roster, ex Darussafaka". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Brendan Adams – Men's Basketball". University of Connecticut Athletics.
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