Mathew Starks brings two-way upside and defensive bite to Adams State
Mathew Starks is a redshirt freshman guard for Adams State who arrived with a reputation as one of Colorado’s better on-ball defenders and a high-upside shooter. In his 2025 high-school season at Sand Creek, he averaged 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals per game, and Adams State’s staff specifically praised his shooting, length, and nonstop compete level. He looks like a fit for a team that values energy, toughness, and defensive versatility more than instant star volume—think grinder with clear room to grow.
