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For the third consecutive year, a future North Carolina player will take part in the McDonald's All American Game.
UNC signee Maximo Adams has been named to the West roster for high school basketball's most prominent postseason showcase, one of the sport's top individual honors. The rosters were unveiled Monday on ESPN2. The game is scheduled for March 31 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Adams committed to North Carolina on Nov. 14, 2025, picking the Tar Heels over Texas, Michigan State and Kentucky. His offer sheet also featured Alabama, BYU, Duke, Kansas, Houston, Illinois and Oregon.
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Before announcing his decision, Adams took visits to all four of his finalists and made an additional trip to Kansas in September. He is ranked the No. 25 overall prospect, the No. 11 small forward and the No. 6 player in California in the 2026 class, according to recruiting services.
Adams' national profile climbed after a standout run at Peach Jam last summer, where he averaged 18.8 points and 10.2 rebounds while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. Evaluators view him as especially dangerous on catch-and-shoot attempts and pull-up jumpers. His shot is often described as smooth, and he is considered an efficient mover in transition.
For the third consecutive year, a future North Carolina player will take part in the McDonald's All American Game.
UNC signee Maximo Adams has been named to the West roster for high school basketball's most prominent postseason showcase, one of the sport's top individual honors. The rosters were unveiled Monday on ESPN2. The game is scheduled for March 31 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
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Adams committed to North Carolina on Nov. 14, 2025, picking the Tar Heels over Texas, Michigan State and Kentucky. His offer sheet also featured Alabama, BYU, Duke, Kansas, Houston, Illinois and Oregon.
Before announcing his decision, Adams took visits to all four of his finalists and made an additional trip to Kansas in September. He is ranked the No. 25 overall prospect, the No. 11 small forward and the No. 6 player in California in the 2026 class, according to recruiting services.
Adams' national profile climbed after a standout run at Peach Jam last summer, where he averaged 18.8 points and 10.2 rebounds while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. Evaluators view him as especially dangerous on catch-and-shoot attempts and pull-up jumpers. His shot is often described as smooth, and he is considered an efficient mover in transition.
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