You’ve got it right β Maximo Adams has officially received an offer from Kentucky, extended by Coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats staff, including Coach Cody, according to today’s update β July 23, 2025.
Here’s the latest on his recruitment:
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π Maximo Adams, Class of 2026 β Profile Snapshot
Height/Position: 6-foot-6, small forward
High School / AAU: Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA) and Vegas Elite (EYBL)
Latest Kentucky Offer: July 23, 2025 β his 26th offer, and the 5th from an SEC school
Nike EYBL Breakout: Scored 38 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a dominant performance with Vegas Elite vs. Team Takeover
High School Success: Key player in Sierra Canyonβs CIF Division I state title, delivering clutch plays in the fourth quarter
Maxi already holds scholarship interest from top-tier programs across the country:
Kansas (via Coach Townsend)
BYU (Go Cougars!)
Illinois (Brad Underwoodβs staff)
Plus Kansas, Oregon, USC, Missouri, Syracuse, UNLV, Alabama, Houston, and more
Maximoβs older brother, Marcus Adams Jr., played under Mark Pope at BYU, and later at Cal State Northridge and now Arizona State β so there’s a personal link there, enhancing Kentuckyβs interestΒ
No official visits scheduled yet, per the Kentucky report
Expect Kentucky β and many others β to make an official pitch soon. Itβll be exciting to see where he lands!
Maximo Adams is a versatile, three-level scoring wing with strong rebounding instincts and big-game pedigree. Kentucky’s latest offer keeps him firmly in their sights, but the race includes multiple high-major programs. His recruitment is definitely one to follow!
