Top-20 overall recruit Maximo Adams down to 4 schools

Maximo Adams, a high four-star small forward in the 2026 class, is down to four schools, he told Rivals. Moving forward, the 6-foot-7 senior out of Sierra Canyon (CA) will consider Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, and Michigan State (in no particular order). He has visited each of his finalists.

Adams is the No. 18 overall prospect in the 2026 class, according to Rivals’ Top-150 Rankings. He’s also the No. 7 ranked small forward and the No. 6 player in the state of California.

Adams previously considered Arizona State, Duke, Illinois, Kansas, Purdue, USC, and Washington.

Adams talks his game + what he’s looking for in a school

In a previous interview with Rivals, Maximo Adams discussed his game. 

“I can rebound and guard multiple positions. I have good footwork down on the post, I can run the point, I would say that I’m versatile. I like to watch a lot of old school players, guys like Michael Jordan, Kobe (Bryant), and Hakeem Olajuwon, all of them, you know, and take pieces from their games.”

Adams knows what he wants in a future college program.

“I’m looking for a brotherhood. I want to go to a school where I trust the coach and have a good relationship with the coach. A school where I can just play and feel comfortable. I can fit into any type of playstyle, so I won’t be looking as much at a style. I will look at their plan for me.”