2024 Four-Star forward Marcus Adams Jr. down to 5 schools, nearing decision

Marcus Adams Jr., a four-star small forward in the 2024 class, has narrowed his list of offers down to five schools: Mississippi State, Oregon, Syracuse, Texas, and UCLA.

The 6-foot-8 junior out of Harbor City (Calif.) Nathaniel Narbonne HS took his first official visit over the weekend to Syracuse. Adams says he plans to make a decision within the next couple of weeks to a month.

EDIT 2/6: Adams tells On3 he’s no longer close to a commitment and will take more time before reaching a decision.

In addition to the five schools listed among his top group, Adams also received offers from Nebraska, Nevada, Pepperdine, Washington State, and others.

Adams ranks as the No. 114 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies (ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals, On3).

Marcus Adams Jr. breaks down his final schools

Mississippi State: “Lovely coaches. The fans, they want me a lot and I like the energy they bring.”

Oregon: “Great program, great coach. That program is in my top 5 because of the history and the city itself is nice.”

Syracuse: “Great coach, a legend. Friendly people. Amazing crowd. Big arena. The players are nice guys. All boxes were checked there.”

Texas: “Great arena. The fans are insane. Everything is bigger in Texas. The history it has as well and the program itself (stand out).

UCLA: “Coach (Rod) Palmer is a hard-working coach and a great person. It’s home, local. They got a good team and good history and I’m looking closely.”