Kyler Edwards

Kyler Edwards

Metros de Santiago
Position	Shooting guard
League	LNB
Personal information
Born	(1999-05-03) May 3, 1999 (age 25) Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Bowie (Arlington, Texas) Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
College	Texas Tech (2018–2021) Houston (2021–2022)
NBA draft	2022: undrafted
Playing career	2022–present
Career history
2022–2023	Motor City Cruise
2023–2024	Long Island Nets
2024–present	Metros de Santiago
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-AAC (2022)

Kyler Alexander Edwards (born May 3, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (LNB). He played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Houston Cougars.

High school career

Edwards began his high school career at Bowie High School. He played alongside Cade Cunningham. As a junior, he averaged 22.4 points, six rebounds and 3.1 assists per game and was named District 4-6A Offensive Player of the Year. For his senior season, Edwards transferred to Findlay Prep to play for coach Rodney Haddix. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. ^[1] Considered a three-star recruit, Edwards committed to playing college basketball for Texas Tech over offers from Butler, Georgia Tech, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas State, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, USC and Virginia Tech. ^[2]

College career

In the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Edwards scored 12 points and had three rebounds in the loss to Virginia. As a freshman, he averaged 5.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. ^[3] On January 20, 2020, Edwards was named Big 12 player of the week after posting 24 points against Kansas State and 22 points in the Red Raiders' home win over Iowa State. ^[4] He averaged 11.4 points, four rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore. ^[5] As a junior, Edwards averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 41.8 percent from three-point range. He was a Big 12 honorable mention selection. Following the season he opted to transfer to Houston, picking the Cougars over LSU and Texas. ^[6] On January 15, 2022, Edwards scored a career-high 29 points including seven three-pointers in a 66–64 win against Tulsa. ^[7] He was named to the Second Team All-AAC. ^[8]

Professional career

Motor City Cruise (2022–2023)

On November 3, 2022, Edwards was named to the opening night roster for the Motor City Cruise. ^[9]

On May 5, 2023, Edwards signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. ^[10] He was released on May 25 without appearing in a game for the club. ^[11]

Long Island Nets (2023–2024)

On September 25, 2023, Edwards signed with the Brooklyn Nets, ^[12] but was waived three days later. ^[13] On October 28, he joined the Long Island Nets. ^[14]

Metros de Santiago (2024–present)

On May 24, 2024, Edwards signed with the Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto. ^[15]

Career statistics

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	Bold	Career high

College

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2018–19	Texas Tech	38	0	17.8	.413	.449	.660	2.2	1.1	.6	.2	5.5
2019–20	Texas Tech	31	31	33.4	.404	.322	.773	4.0	3.1	.9	.5	11.4
2020–21	Texas Tech	29	26	31.2	.408	.418	.789	4.8	2.8	1.1	.5	10.1
2021–22	Houston	37	37	34.1	.369	.333	.697	5.9	3.2	1.0	.4	13.8
Career		135	94	28.7	.393	.361	.729	4.2	2.5	.9	.4	10.1

Personal life

Edwards is the son of Lori Alexander and Kelvin Edwards. His father played football for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980s. ^[16]

References

1. "Houston Welcomes Guard Kyler Edwards". Houston Cougars . April 14, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
2. Conner, Matthew (December 18, 2018). "Texas Tech basketball: Kyler Edwards latest Red Raider freshman phenom". Wreck 'Em Red. FanSided . Retrieved July 20, 2021.
3. Johnson, Jarret (July 5, 2019). "Edwards thrust into leadership role". 247 Sports. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
4. "Kyler Edwards named Big 12 Player of the Week". KLBK. January 20, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
5. Mainville, Ryan (October 22, 2020). "Kyler Edwards ready to offer experience in upcoming season". The Daily Toreador . Retrieved July 20, 2021.
6. Duarte, Joseph (April 14, 2021). "Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards to transfer to Houston". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved July 20, 2021.
7. "Edwards' 7 3s help No. 11 Houston escape Tulsa 66-64". ESPN . Associated Press. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
8. "American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors" (Press release). American Athletic Conference. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
9. "Motor City Cruise Roster 2022-23". NBA.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
10. "Calgary Surge Sign Guard Kyler Edwards". CEBL.ca. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
11. "TRANSACTIONS". CEBL.ca. May 25, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
12. Smith, Keith [@KeithSmithNBA] (September 25, 2023). "The Brooklyn Nets announced they have waived Jordan Hall and Keifer Sykes. The Nets have signed Kyler Edwards" (Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2023– via Twitter.
13. Adams, Luke (September 29, 2023). "Nets Waive Scottie Lindsey, Kyler Edwards". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
14. "Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster". NetsDaily.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
15. Metros de Santiago [@MetrosSantiago] (May 24, 2024). "Anunciamos la contratación de Kyler Edwards. Es un escolta de 6-4 de estatura. ¡Bienvenido a la #FamiliaMetros! @lnbrd" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved May 25, 2024– via Twitter.
16. Leslie, Mike (April 5, 2019). "Meet the North Texas family living the dream at the Final Four". WFAA. Retrieved July 20, 2021.

External links

• Houston Cougars bio
• Texas Tech Red Raiders bio