(2026) - C/PF Davion Adkins to Kansas

[go iu bb]

IU has offered 6'8", 205 lb C Davion Adkins of Dallas. Has a 7'2" wingspan. Will probably play PF at the college level.

247 has him with a 95 rating which is a 4*, 23rd overall and the #1 center in the class. The 247 composite has ranked similarly at 25th and the #1 center.

Some other schools on his list are ASU, Cal, Houston, Kansas, KSU, LSU, Oregon, Rutger, Texas, and Texas Tech.

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Back in April, Trevor Andershock described him as an impressive shot blocker who is quick off his feet with good timing. He said Adkins is offensively "raw with his back to the basket but has ball skills."

From his 247 page linked above:

Scouting Report

Evaluated 12/23/2024

Adam FinkelsteinDirector of Scouting

Adkins is one of the most naturally talented frontcourt prospects in the class of 2026 and while his tools have been glaring for some time now, he's just starting to turn potential into production at a more consistent rate. A long and athletic southpaw, Adkins is every bit of his listed 6-foot-8 with a massive 7-foot-2 wingspan, and huge hands. He's a bouncy vertical athlete and major lob threat who can rise-up for emphatic finishes. He also has soft natural touch and clear long-term shooting potential that should eventually allow him to stretch the floor both vertically and to the arc. Adkins is much more of a play finisher than he is a playmaker at this point. He's just starting to develop some footwork around the paint, but needs to continue getting stronger, raise his release point in the lane, improve his right hand, and ability to put the ball on the floor when facing up. Defensively, he can be an impactful rebounder and rim protector when he's fully locked in, but possesses plenty of other untapped potential on that end as well.

 

[BA47591]

Sounds good. Have you heard if we've tried to contact Bundalo?

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Davion Adkins attends Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff in Dallas, TX.  I believe he plays AAU on the 3SSB circuit for Southern Assault.

@_showtimedee

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https://www.zagsblog.com/2025/01/12/four-star-big-man-davion-adkins-shows-out-at-iverson-classic-updates-recruitment/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Gonna get a visit.  Huge step for our new staff with the '26 class.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-recruiting-davion-adkins-the-no-1-ranked-center-in-the-2026-class-is-planing-to-visit-indiana-249656353/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKGIzRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFnMm5YclNWMUE0cjREUXRaAR4_6GffDnbppNlYfR58OA23QuVHrQ7dHIYAyuzNC2yPkWsyHkIpBZL5hUI3Ww_aem_JcPk7YZHcNQI0c1f-yE6nQ

[MemphisHoosier]

Kenny Johnson has entered the chat.

[dwtaylor1055]

nice seeing some names pop up on the recruiting trail now.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Background on Adkins and Gaskins.

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/05/06/iu-basketball-has-offered-scholarships-to-a-pair-of-elite-2026-prospects-in-recent-days/

[Home Jersey]

Does the article say when he will visit or has a date not been scheduled yet? 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

39 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Does the article say when he will visit or has a date not been scheduled yet? 

Planning stage

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.zagsblog.com/2025/05/30/four-star-class-of-2026-prospect-davion-adkins-updates-recruitment/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Brandon Jenkins -

Davion Adkins, the No. 32 overall recruit in the national 2026 class, tells @247Sports he has scheduled fall official visits to #Rutgers & #TCU.  Auburn, Houston, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU, Texas, & UCLA will also be in play.

[BA47591]

His game looks Houstonish maybe Auburn to me.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Sam Kayser -

2026 4-star prospect Davion Adkins is transferring to Prolific Prep for his senior season of high school, he told @LeagueRDY. Adkins told me he’s hearing the most from Auburn, Houston, Indiana, UCLA, Baylor, Rutgers and TCU right now. Prolific Prep HC Ryan Bernardi putting together a stacked roster for next season.

[BA47591]

While we're out there someone get in the mix for Darius Wabbington. Right now the best big in the 27' class.

[Demo]

 

Have never felt for a second that this one was a thing but, hey, top 6 is top 6.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Were the first visit on September 13

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Story and schedule of his planned visits.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-recruiting-davion-adkins-prolific-prep-southern-assault-final-six-schools-official-visits-252070987/

[Demo]

No longer visiting IU, per Tipton. Feeling more and more like Ethan Taylor will be the big the chips get pushed in on.

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, Demo said:

No longer visiting IU, per Tipton. Feeling more and more like Ethan Taylor will be the big the chips get pushed in on.

Or maybe Suigo? Or maybe both if we have budget.

[Demo]

9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Or maybe Suigo? Or maybe both if we have budget.

Forgot about that kid. Could be. The thing about Taylor is that he’s such an utter freak that I want him if for no other reason than to watch up close what happens.