The Citadel Athletics

One of the most experienced players in this class, Adams started all 82 games in his three-year career at Division III Worcester Polytechnic Institute, averaging a career double-double with 13.1 ppg and 10.0 rpg, while shooting 52.2% from the field.

The 2023-24 NEWMAC Player of the Year, Adams was a three-time all-conference first-team selection, two-time National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) First Team honoree and three-time D3Hoops.com Region Two First Team selection.

Adams capped off an impressive career by being named to the NABC Division III All-American Third Team, the first in WPI’s history since 2008.

Coach Conroy on Adams:

“John is a strong and highly skilled forward who comes to us following an outstanding career at WPI where he became an All-American. Everyone who comes into contact with John raves about his maturity, character and work ethic.”
“He will immediately provide an interior scoring threat, and I’m excited to get on the floor with him and help continue expanding his game. John is 100% bought in to The Citadel and will be a fantastic representative of our school and basketball program.”

Why The Citadel?:

"I chose the Citadel, because I was blessed to have the opportunity to get my MBA in one year while playing the sport I love. The Citadel was a great next step that I know will bring me new challenges, friendships, & experiences outside of New England."

Family:

• Parents: Jim & Terry Adams
• Grandparents: Norman & June Adams, Bob & Adele Schmidt