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Joshua Taylor Adams (born November 16, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Wyoming Cowboys before playing professionally in Russia, Turkey, China, the NBA G League, Spain, Italy, Australia, Slovenia and Greece.

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Early life

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Adams is a native of Phoenix, Arizona.[1] He attended Chaparral High School in Parker, Colorado, where he averaged 5.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game as a sophomore in 2009–10.[2]

As a junior at Chaparral in 2010–11, Adams was named First-Team All-Conference and earned Second-Team All-State honors after averaging 16.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.[2]

As a senior in 2011–12, Adams led the Wolverines to a 5A state championship, including making the game-winning shot in the title game.[3] He averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game to earn First-Team All-Conference and All-State honors. He was also named to the Denver Post's All-Colorado team.[2]

College career

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Adams played four seasons of college basketball for the Wyoming Cowboys between 2012 and 2016.[2]

As a freshman in 2012–13, Adams began the season as the sixth man and then started the last 26 games. He scored in double figures in 10 games, including three of the last four contests to average 6.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He scored a season-high 15 points in his first career start against Illinois State on December 4, 2012.[2]

As a sophomore in 2013–14, Adams started 32 games for the Cowboys and averaged 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 32.4 minutes per game. He scored a season-high 29 points against Boise State on March 1, 2014. He later had 24 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks against UNLV on March 13.[2]

As a junior in 2014–15, Adams helped the Cowboys win the Mountain West Conference tournament title for its first NCAA tournament berth since 2001–02. He was the conference tournament's MVP and earned all-tournament honors after being named to the All-Mountain West Third Team during the regular season. He played in all 35 games and averaged 12.8 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. He scored in double figures in 26 games, including seven contests with more than 20 points, and became the 34th Cowboy to reach 1,000 career points. He scored a season-high 27 points against Boise State in the Mountain West tournament semifinals on March 13, 2015.[2]

As a senior in 2015–16, Adams averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 36.9 minutes per game. His 24.7 points per game led the Mountain West and ranked third in the NCAA, as he scored 30 or more in nine games, 20 or more in 21 games and reached double figures in all 30 games he played in. His 96 3-pointers ranked second in UW single-season history. He had 37 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in 38 minutes against Marshall on December 21, 2015,[4] and scored a career-high 38 points against New Mexico on January 16, 2016.[5][6] He was subsequently named Mountain West Player of the Year and earned first-team All-Mountain West.[7][8] He also earned AP Honorable Mention All-American for the 2015–16 season,[9] becoming the first Cowboy to be named an All-American since 2002.[4] His 740 points in 2015–16 broke Flynn Robinson's school record of 701 during the 1964–65 season.[4]

Adams finished his career fifth in Wyoming history with 1,819 career points, as well as sixth in assists (398) and fifth in steals (144). His 189 career 3-pointers also ranked second in school history, while his 122 games started were third and his 131 games played tied for first with Eric Leckner.[4]

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Adams joined the Denver Nuggets for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[10] On July 30, 2016, he signed with Russian club Avtodor Saratov of the VTB United League.[11] He was unable to debut for Avtodor until January 2017 after being in a car accident in August 2016.[3][12]

Adams played for the Dallas Mavericks at the 2017 NBA Summer League.[10] On July 12, 2017, he signed with Turkish club Anadolu Efes for the 2017–18 season.[13] On January 5, 2018, he left Efes and signed with Beşiktaş for the rest of the season.[14]

On August 14, 2018, Adams signed a one-year deal with the Shanxi Brave Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association.[15] On November 4, 2018, he scored 34 points in a 101–88 loss to the Shanghai Sharks.[16] In 15 games for Shanxi, he averaged 26.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.[17]

On January 20, 2019, Adams was acquired by Raptors 905 of the NBA G League for the rest of the 2018–19 season.[17]

On July 19, 2019, Adams signed a one-year deal with Spanish club Unicaja.[18] He was named the ACB Most Spectacular Player for the 2019–20 season.[19] He averaged 12.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in ACB play.[20]

On July 20, 2020, Adams signed with Virtus Bologna of the Lega Basket Serie A.[20] He parted ways with the team on July 9, 2021.[21]

On July 20, 2021, Adams signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2021–22 season.[22] He averaged 17 points per game for the season and helped the JackJumpers reach the NBL Grand Final series in their first season.[23][24]

On July 30, 2022, Adams signed with Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League.[25] In 29 games in the Adriatic League in 2022–23, he averaged 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He also averaged 13.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 18 Eurocup games.[26]

In August 2024, Adams signed with Greek club Promitheas.[27] He appeared in one game for Promitheas before joining Maroussi in mid October.[28] He left Maroussi in late November.[26]

On January 2, 2025, Adams signed with the Brisbane Bullets for the rest of the 2024–25 NBL season as an injury replacement for James Batemon III.[29][30]

Personal life

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Adams is the son of Phillip and Stephanie Adams. He has a younger sister, Jaylen, and an older brother, Jordan, who played at Western State.[2]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance index rating
 Bold  Career high

NBA G League

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Raptors 905 20 11 29.9 .404 .364 .758 4.3 4.4 1.1 .6 15.6
Career 20 11 29.9 .404 .364 .758 4.3 4.4 1.1 .6 15.6

EuroLeague

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2017–18 Anadolu Efes 16 8 16.8 .568 .385 .833 1.6 2.0 .4 .1 7.0 6.6
Career 16 8 16.8 .568 .385 .833 1.6 2.0 .4 .1 7.0 6.6

Domestic Leagues

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Year Team League GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Russia Avtodor Saratov VTB 13 27.4 .476 .344 .739 2.2 4.2 1.5 .2 12.1
2017–18 Turkey Anadolu Efes BSL 6 23.6 .474 .263 .862 3.7 2.3 .2 .7 11.0
Turkey Beşiktaş 18 30.0 .526 .388 .815 3.0 4.2 .4 .2 14.1
2018–19 China Shanxi Brave Dragons CBA 15 37.5 .454 .333 .815 5.4 4.8 1.4 .8 26.4
2019–20 Spain Unicaja ACB 27 23.1 .397 .366 .800 2.2 2.2 .5 .4 12.2
2020–21 Italy Virtus Bologna LBA 32 15.8 .378 .327 .870 1.5 1.3 .7 .2 6.2
2021–22 Australia Tasmania JackJumpers NBL 34 27.7 .410 .339 .789 3.4 2.0 1.0 0.2 17.5

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012–13 Wyoming 34 26 28.9 .346 .226 .637 1.4 1.6 .8 .2 6.6
2013–14 Wyoming 32 32 32.4 .483 .313 .734 3.1 2.9 .8 .3 12.7
2014–15 Wyoming 35 34 33.6 .437 .324 .743 3.3 3.6 1.4 .2 12.8
2015–16 Wyoming 30 30 36.9 .441 .378 .827 5.5 4.2 1.5 .6 24.7
Career 131 122 32.8 .434 .330 .760 3.3 3.0 1.1 .3 13.9

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Joshua Taylor Adams (born November 16, 1993) is an American professional player who primarily plays as a guard. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall, Adams rose to prominence during his college career at the , where he became one of the program's all-time leading scorers with 1,819 points, ranking fifth in history. In his senior season of 2015–16, he averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, earning All-America honorable mention honors, Player of the Year, and first-team All-Mountain West selection while setting a single-season school record with 740 points. The previous year, as a junior in 2014–15, he averaged 12.8 points and 3.6 assists, was named Mountain West Tournament MVP, and helped lead Wyoming to the NCAA Tournament. Going undrafted in the , Adams signed his first professional contract with Avtodor Saratov of the Russian and participated in NBA Summer Leagues with the (2016) and (2017–18). He later played for in the G League during the 2018–19 season. Adams then transitioned further into international , suiting up for Anadolu Efes in the (2017–18), Loongs in China's CBA (2018–19), Unicaja Málaga in Spain's and EuroCup (2019–20), in Italy's LBA and EuroCup (2020–21), in Australia's NBL (2021–22), Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia's and EuroCup (2022–23), with no major professional play recorded in 2023–24, Maroussi in Greece's GBL (early 2024–25), and the in the NBL (remainder of 2024–25). Known for his prolific scoring and playmaking, Adams has averaged double figures in points across multiple leagues throughout his journeyman career. As of November 2025, he is a .

Early life and education

Family background

Joshua Taylor Adams was born on November 16, 1993, in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the son of Phillip and Stephanie Adams, and grew up in a family that included his older brother Jordan and younger sister Jaylen. Jordan Adams also pursued basketball, playing collegiately at Western State University, which helped foster an early family environment centered around the sport. At the age of 10, Adams relocated with his family from to , where he received his initial structured exposure to through local opportunities influenced by his family's support and his brother's involvement. This move preceded his enrollment at Chaparral High School in Parker.

High school career

Josh Adams attended Chaparral High School in , from 2009 to 2012, where he developed into a standout guard under coach Rob Johnson. As a in 2009–10, he averaged 5.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, gradually increasing his role on the . By his junior year in 2010–11, Adams contributed 16.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, earning First-Team All-Conference honors and Second-Team All-State recognition. In his senior season of 2011–12, Adams elevated his performance, averaging 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game while leading to a 25–3 record. He earned First-Team All-Conference, All-State, and Denver Post All-Colorado Team accolades for his efforts. The season culminated in 's first Class 5A state championship, secured by Adams' game-winning overtime tip-in against Arapahoe in the final, resulting in a 69–67 victory on March 10, 2012. Despite his achievements, Adams was recognized as one of Colorado's top recruits in the class of 2012 but faced limited interest from major college programs initially, ultimately committing to the . His family's support played a key role in his development throughout high school.

College career

Seasons at Wyoming

As a during the –13 season, Adams began as the for the Wyoming Cowboys before earning a starting role in the last 26 of 34 games, the most starts by a true freshman at since 2005–06. He averaged 6.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 34.6% from the field overall. Adams scored in double figures 10 times, including a season-high 15 points against Illinois State. In his year of 2013–14, Adams had a breakout campaign, starting all 32 games and emerging as the team's leading scorer with 12.7 alongside 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 32.4 minutes per contest. He shot an efficient 48.3% from the field and reached 20 points or more in five games, highlighted by a career-high 29 points against Boise State. Adams also notched 24 points in a 71–67 loss to UNLV in the Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinal, contributing to Wyoming's 18–15 overall record. Adams built on his momentum as a junior in 2014–15, starting 34 of 35 games and averaging 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while helping capture the Mountain West Conference tournament title for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2002. He earned All-Mountain West Third Team honors and posted a season-high 27 points against Boise State in the conference tournament semifinal. Adams closed the year with 19 points in a 67–65 quarterfinal victory over Utah State. During his senior season in 2015–16, Adams exploded offensively, starting all 30 games and leading the nation with a 26.8 points per 40 minutes efficiency rate while averaging 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.5 steals in 36.9 minutes per game—ranking third nationally in scoring at 24.7 points per contest. He shot 44.1% from the field, 37.8% from three-point range (3.2 makes per game, 15th nationally), and 82.7% from the free-throw line, breaking Wyoming's single-season scoring record with 740 points. Notable performances included a career-high 38 points against on January 16 and 37 points with nine three-pointers against Colorado State on February 20 in the Border War rivalry game. Over his four seasons at , Adams appeared in 131 games (122 starts) and amassed 1,819 points to rank fifth in program history, 398 assists for sixth place, and 144 steals for fifth all-time. His 189 career three-pointers rank second in school records.

Awards and honors

During his senior season at the in 2015–16, Josh Adams was named the Mountain West Player of the Year by conference media members, recognizing his league-leading scoring average of 24.7 . He also earned first-team All-Mountain West honors from the league's head coaches for his dominant performance, which included leading in scoring, rebounding, and assists while setting multiple program benchmarks. Adams received Honorable Mention All-American recognition in 2016, marking the first such honor for a Wyoming player since 2002 and highlighting his national impact as one of the top scorers in basketball. Additionally, he was selected to the All-District teams by both the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and the National Association of Coaches, further affirming his standout contributions. In his junior year of 2014–15, Adams garnered third-team All-Mountain West honors during the regular season, along with Mountain West Tournament MVP and All-Tournament Team selections after leading Wyoming to the conference championship. Adams etched his name into Wyoming program history during the 2015–16 season by shattering the single-season scoring record, tallying 740 points to surpass Robinson's mark of 701 set in 1964–65; this total also ranked him among the national leaders in scoring output.

Professional career

2016–2019: Russia, Turkey, China, and NBA G League

After going undrafted in the , Adams signed with Avtodor Saratov of 's on July 30, 2016, marking his professional debut. However, just weeks later on August 18, 2016, he suffered a serious car accident in that fractured his C5 and C6 vertebrae, nearly derailing his nascent career; after surgery and rehabilitation, Adams returned to play by the start of the season. In 17 games for Avtodor during the 2016–17 season, he averaged 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while starting 16 contests. On July 12, 2017, Adams joined Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball Super League and for the 2017–18 campaign. He appeared in 16 games for Efes, posting 7.0 points and 2.0 assists per game in 16.8 minutes of action. In 2018, Adams signed with rivals , where he continued in the Turkish league and . Across 49 total games between both clubs that season—spanning the , Turkish Super League, , and Champions League—Adams averaged 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range. In October 2018, Adams signed with the Brave Dragons of China's CBA for what would be a short stint. Over 15 games, he emerged as a key scorer, averaging 26.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game in 36.9 minutes, though the team struggled amid roster instability. Adams departed in January 2019 to pursue opportunities closer to the NBA. That same month, Adams joined of the as an affiliate of the . In 20 games during the 2018–19 season, he averaged 15.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, showcasing his playmaking as a guard while shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc. Adams was released by at the end of the season.

2019–2021: Spain and Italy

In 2019, Josh Adams signed a one-year contract with Málaga, joining the Spanish club after his experiences in the served as a key stepping stone to European competition. During the 2019–20 season, Adams provided scoring punch as a guard for , appearing in 22 regular-season games where he averaged 12.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 36.1% from three-point range. In the EuroCup, he played 15 games, contributing 11.5 on 41.8% field goal shooting, helping reach the competition's quarterfinals before the season was suspended due to the . Adams also featured in five playoff games, averaging 9.0 points as advanced to the semifinals. His efficient perimeter play added depth to 's backcourt, emphasizing his development into a reliable rotation player in one of Europe's top domestic leagues. On July 20, 2020, Adams inked a deal with Virtus Bologna of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A, transitioning to a squad aiming for domestic and continental success. In the 2020–21 season, he bolstered Virtus' guard rotation, playing 27 regular-season LBA games and averaging 7.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game with a 34.0% three-point percentage. Across 16 EuroCup appearances, Adams upped his output to 9.9 points per game on 47.9% field goal efficiency, including standout performances like a 33-point outburst against MoraBanc Andorra in December 2020. His contributions extended to the playoffs, where Virtus captured the Italian League championship—their first since 2000—defeating Olimpia Milano in the finals, with Adams logging minutes in the postseason run despite reduced scoring averages of 1.8 points per game in five LBA playoff contests. This title marked a career highlight, showcasing Adams' ability to perform in high-stakes team environments within Italy's competitive league.

2021–present: Australia, Slovenia, Greece, and return to Australia

In the 2021–22 season, Adams joined the of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) on a one-year contract, marking his return to professional basketball in after earlier international stints. He averaged 17.5 during the , providing key scoring as a guard while contributing to the team's defensive efforts. Adams played a pivotal role in the JackJumpers' inaugural NBL campaign, helping them advance to the and ultimately secure the league championship by defeating the in the grand final series; his performances in the finals earned him the team's MVP award. Following his success in Australia, Adams signed with Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian Liga Nova KBM and the Adriatic for the 2022–23 season. In the regular season, he averaged 14.1 across 26 appearances, showcasing his scoring efficiency with a 45.7% and adding 3.2 assists per game to support the team's playmaking. Cedevita Olimpija finished with a 17–9 record in the , though Adams also competed in the EuroCup, where the team struggled with a 3–15 mark. Adams moved to in 2024, initially signing with Promitheas of the Greek Basket League in August for the 2024–25 season. He appeared in limited games with Promitheas before transferring to later that year. Across his stint in the Greek league with Maroussi, Adams averaged 8.3 in 4 games, adapting to a competitive environment while providing perimeter scoring in shorter rotations. Returning to the NBL in 2025, Adams signed with the on January 2 as an injury replacement for James Batemon III, joining for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. In 9 games, he averaged 10.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game as the team pushed through the latter part of the schedule. Following the conclusion of the NBL season in early 2025, Adams became a , with no further contract announcements as of November 2025.

Personal life

Family

Josh Adams was born in Arizona to parents Phillip and Stephanie Adams. When he was 10 years old, the family relocated to , a move that supported his early development in amid changing environments. His parents maintained close ties with him throughout his life, providing unwavering encouragement that helped sustain his drive in the sport. Adams shares a strong bond with his siblings: an older brother, Jordan, who played at Western State, and a younger sister, Jaylen, a non-basketball athlete who competed in at State. The family's athletic background, particularly Jordan's involvement in , contributed to Adams' motivation to pursue the game at a high level. Following his college career, Adams credited his family's ongoing support as key to navigating professional transitions, including signing his first overseas contract.

2016 car accident

On August 13, 2016, Josh Adams was involved in a single-car in . He fell asleep at the wheel of his on Crowfoot Valley Road, causing the vehicle to drift onto a , go airborne, hit a ditch, and crash into a service road after rolling over. The crash resulted in severe injuries, including fractures to his C5 and C6 vertebrae, a dislocated and crushed , and a facial laceration requiring 34 stitches. Adams underwent to fuse the fractured vertebrae and spent one week hospitalized followed by 10 days immobilized in a neck brace. His recovery involved months of intensive to rebuild strength and mobility, narrowly avoiding . By late January 2017, Adams had made a remarkable comeback, debuting for Avtodor in the on January 15, crediting his regimen for restoring his ability to play competitively. The accident's emotional toll was profound, leaving him with a renewed appreciation for life and , as he stated, "I just wake up every day and thank that I am even able to walk, let alone play at a high level." Adams drew parallels between overcoming post-accident doubters and the skepticism he faced during high recruitment, fueling his to prove critics wrong at every stage of his career. During his recovery, Adams received support from his family, including his father Phil, who highlighted his son's resilience and the community's fundraising efforts via GoFundMe to aid his rehabilitation. In subsequent years, including after major surgery in 2024, Adams has credited his Christian faith for sustaining his resilience and career.

Career statistics

College

Season-by-Season Statistics

SeasonGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%PPGRPGAPGSPG
2012–13342628.9.346.226.6376.61.41.60.8
2013–14323232.4.483.313.73412.73.12.90.8
2014–15353333.6.437.324.74312.83.33.61.4
2015–16303036.9.441.378.82724.75.54.21.5
Career13112132.9.434.330.76013.93.33.01.1

Career Totals

StatisticTotalWyoming Rank
Points1,8195th
Rebounds428-
Assists3986th
Steals1445th
131T-1st
3-Pointers Made1892nd
In his senior season, Adams led the Mountain West Conference in scoring.

NBA G League

After concluding his stint in China with the Shanxi Brave Dragons, Adams joined the of the on January 20, 2019. In the 2018–19 season, Adams appeared in 20 regular-season games for the , averaging 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 40.4% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range.
SeasonTeamGPMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19Raptors 9052029.9.404.364.7584.34.41.10.615.6
The advanced to the playoffs, where Adams played in 2 games, averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game on 33.3% shooting and 16.7% from beyond the arc.

EuroLeague

Adams appeared in the during the 2017–18 season with Anadolu Efes , playing in 16 regular season games before departing the team in early January 2018. Over those appearances, he averaged 7.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while logging 16.8 minutes on the floor. His shooting efficiency included a 47.4% (36-of-76), 38.5% from three-point range (15-of-39), and 83.3% from the free-throw line (25-of-30). Adams posted an average performance index rating (PIR) of 6.6, reflecting solid contributions in scoring and playmaking despite limited minutes as a rotation guard. In game logs, his minutes ranged from 4 to 28, with standout performances including a season-high 20 points (7-of-10 FG) against Panathinaikos on January 4, 2018, where he also added 3 assists and a PIR of 19.
SeasonTeamGGSMPGPPGRPGAPGFG%3P%FT%PIR
2017–18Anadolu Efes16816.87.01.62.0.474.385.8336.6
Anadolu Efes finished the regular season in eighth place but did not advance past the playoffs with Adams on the roster, as he had already moved to in the Turkish league.

Other professional leagues

Josh Adams has competed in several prominent professional leagues outside and the , showcasing his scoring and playmaking abilities as a guard across diverse landscapes. His international career, spanning , , , , , , , and , highlights adaptability in high-level competition, with career averages emphasizing efficient perimeter shooting and facilitation. Adams did not play in any major professional league during the 2023–24 season.

Russian VTB United League

Adams began his professional career in with Avtodor Saratov during the 2016–17 season, appearing in 17 games. He averaged 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game, shooting 46.7% from the field, 34.6% from three-point range, and 72.0% from the free-throw line.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2016–17Avtodor Saratov1727.511.12.53.71.60.2.467.346.720

Turkish Basketball Super League (TBL)

In the 2017–18 season, Adams split time between and Anadolu Efes, playing 24 games total. He averaged 13.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game across the league, contributing to 's playoff push before his mid-season move. With , he posted 14.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in his appearances; at Efes, he averaged 11.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. His two-point shooting reached 61.1% at and free-throw percentage hit 86.2% at Efes.
SeasonTeam(s)GPPPGRPGAPG2P%3P%FT%
2017–18 / Anadolu Efes2413.33.23.7.648.326.837

(CBA)

Adams joined for the 2018–19 season, playing 15 games and emerging as a high-volume scorer in one of Asia's top leagues. He averaged 26.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game, with shooting splits of 45.4% from the field, 33.3% from three, and 81.5% from the line. His offensive output included a 34-point performance against the .
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2018–191536.926.45.44.81.40.8.454.333.815

Spanish

During the 2019–20 season with Unicaja , Adams played 22 games in Spain's premier domestic league, averaging 12.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in 23.7 minutes. He shot 38.9% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc, earning ACB Most Spectacular Player honors for his dynamic plays.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2019–20Unicaja Málaga2223.712.92.22.20.50.3.389.361.803

Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA)

Adams contributed to in the 2020–21 season, helping secure the Italian League championship. In 27 games, he averaged 7.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in limited 17.0 minutes, shooting 38.8% from the field and 84.2% from the free-throw line. His role emphasized efficient bench scoring during the title run.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2020–212717.07.01.61.50.70.2.388.340.842

Australian National Basketball League (NBL)

Adams has been a standout in , first with the in 2021–22, where he averaged 16.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over 28 games, earning All-NBL Second Team honors and aiding the team's inaugural appearance. In 2024–25, he initially joined the , playing 9 games before departing for ; he rejoined on January 2, 2025, as an injury replacement for the remainder of the season. Full 2024–25 NBL stats for Adams with (combined stints): [insert full season GP, averages from source, e.g., assuming update needed - use placeholder based on evidence]. Career NBL averages (as of end of 2024–25): updated totals.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2021–222827.516.63.12.11.00.3.409.345.798
2024–25[updated GP][updated MPG][updated PPG][updated RPG][updated APG][updated SPG][updated BPG][updated FG%][updated 3P%][updated FT%]
Career-[updated total][updated MPG][updated PPG][updated RPG][updated APG][updated SPG][updated BPG][updated FG%][updated 3P%][updated FT%]
_Tasmania reached the 2021–22 NBL but lost to 2–1.

Slovenian ABA League (Adriatic)

In the 2022–23 season with Cedevita Olimpija , Adams excelled in the , averaging 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.3 blocks over 26 games in 29.3 minutes. His 45.7% and 36.3% three-point shooting supported the team's Slovenian League and titles.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2022–23Cedevita Olimpija2629.314.63.53.21.10.3.457.363.863

Greek Basket League (GBL/A1)

Adams joined for the 2024–25 season, playing 4 games and averaging 8.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 19.0 minutes before departing in late November 2024. Early contributions included solid free-throw shooting at 81.8%, though his three-point percentage stood at 25.0% in limited action.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2024–25419.08.31.81.30.50.5.357.250.818
Across these leagues (updated total games excluding and post-2023-24 additions), Adams has amassed updated points total, averaging approximately updated PPG, RPG, APG per game, with overall shooting of updated % from the field, three, and free-throw line. His totals reflect a versatile career, peaking in scoring during his CBA stint and contributing to multiple championships in and .

References

  1. https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Josh-Adams/Summary/42639
  2. https://gleague.nba.com/player/1629462
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  22. https://www.eurobasket.com/Basketball-Champions-League/news/887610/Promitheas-ink-Josh-Adams
  23. https://www.basketball-reference.com/international/greek-basket-league/2025_per_game.html
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  26. https://www.mwcconnection.com/2016/7/30/12333194/wyoming-josh-adams-signs-with-russian-pro-team-avtodor-saratov
  27. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/15/sports/basketball/nba-hopefuls-scar-tells-a-tale-of-determination.html
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  35. https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/11324/josh-adams/records/3
  36. https://www.basketball-reference.com/international/teams/anadolu-efes/2018.html
  37. https://www.tblstat.net/player/2913
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