Evaluation

USA U16 Trials-May 09: One of three Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, Calif.) players selected to the national team, Jordan Adams, played at a high level in each and every session. While usually at the point, she showed the versatility to be an impact player anywhere on the perimeter. She shot the ball as well from the perimeter, but what makes her so valuable is her ability to create a good shot off the dribble when the 24-second shot clock is running down. She was easily one of the most consistent players at the trials.

Boo Williams-April 09: If you're going to list all the qualities you look for in a point guard, size is the one that often gets pushed down the list. When you find an athlete like the West Coast Premier's Jordan Adams who gives you both the basketball and the physical skills, you've got something special. Adams has spent the past year establishing herself as one of the top point guards in the 2012 class and she's well on her way to doing the same among all the classes. She has the ability to create off the dribble, but also sees the floor exceptionally well to set up her teammates in impressive fashion with her passing. Her shot is effective from deep or on the pull-up with penetration. Making the players around you better is the hallmark of any point guard and Adams has that base covered.

TOC Dec. 08 II: Tremendous size and skills at a young age make this point guard elite within the 2012 class. She already plays smart and instinctual basketball and is comfortable on the point or at the off-guard spot as well. Her ability to create options and read the best decisions at such a young age are impressive. She has the ability to score herself as well and does so from the perimeter as well as on the drive. Probably most impressive is the confidence she plays with which is well beyond her freshman status. Like all athletes in the Mater Dei uniform, she can and will defend with the best of them.

TOC Dec. 08 I: When you look at Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and their success there are some impressive numbers to look at. The most impressive may not be on the score sheet but on the roster. When you see the graduation date of 2011 for scoring machine Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, it raises your eyebrows. When you see 2012 for point guard Jordan Adams your jaw almost drops. At 6-feet, she already has the size and physical build of an upperclassman. There's nothing young or immature about her skill set either. Her ballhandling and passing skills combine with an advanced basketball intelligence to make her a threat against any opponent. Her ability to create with the ball in her hands, read the defense and see her options is exceptional for any age. Even without the ball, she's active and cuts aggressively forcing defenses to shift and adjust. On the defensive end she' aggressive and relentless, but then what Kevin Kiernan coached player isn't? Watching Adams play you see a maturity and confidence that rare and hard to find at any age.

Nike Skills May 08: Jordan Adams was the youngest participant in the camp and she played well once she got some confidence going. When paired up with other youngsters in drill work, the comfort level must have come for Adams because she really started pushing herself. She has a nice midrange shot and can shoot it off the dribble.

Notes

Club Team: West Coast Premier

USA Basketball U16 National Team Member, 2009. ... Nike Regional Skills Academy, 2008, 2009.