Adams and seven additional players will make their Olympic Games debuts, playing under Head Coach Karch Kiraly.
Adams was recently named Best Middle Blocker of the 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix, where Team USA won the silver medal.
The roster will have three outside hitters, three middle blockers, three setters, two opposites and one libero.
Team USA opens Pool B action on Aug. 6 versus NORCECA rival Puerto Rico at 4:05 p.m. local time, followed by the Netherlands on Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. The Americans challenge Serbia on Aug. 10 and Italy on Aug. 12 with both matches at 2 p.