V. J. Edgecombe

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V. J. Edgecombe
V. J. Edgecombe Baylor 2025 (cropped).jpg
Edgecombe with Baylor in 2025
No. 77–Philadelphia 76ers
Position Shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2005-07-30) July 30, 2005 (age 20) [1]
Bimini, The Bahamas
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school
College Baylor (2024–2025)
NBA draft 2025: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–present Philadelphia 76ers
Career highlights
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Valdez Drexel "V. J." Edgecombe Jr. (born July 30, 2005) is a Bahamian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Baylor Bears. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class. Edgecombe was selected with the 3rd overall pick by the 76ers in the 2025 NBA draft. [2]

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Early life and high school career

Edgecombe was born and spent his childhood in Bimini, The Bahamas. [3] [4] Edgecombe described himself as "[coming] from nothing", living off a generator due to limited electricity. [5] [6] He migrated to the United States when he was in ninth grade, originally settling in Florida. [7] Edgecombe attended Victory International Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida for two years before transferring to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York as a boarding student. [8] He averaged 15.5 points, five rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game during his junior season as the Crusaders won the state championship. [9] [10] Edgecombe was named the New York Gatorade Player of the Year and the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC) Player of the Year at the end of the season. [11] As a senior, Edgecombe averaged 17.3 points, six rebounds, four assists, and 2.3 steals per game to lead the Crusaders to a 21–5 record. During his senior year, he was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. [12]

Recruiting

Edgecombe was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services. [13] He was originally rated 153rd in the composite ranking of 247Sports , but moved up to the top five following his performance in the Adidas 3SSB travel circuit as a junior. [14] On January 14, 2024, Edgecombe committed to playing college basketball for Baylor after considering offers from Duke and Kentucky. [15]

College recruiting information
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
V. J. Edgecombe
SG 		Bimini, The Bahamas Long Island Lutheran (NY)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 14, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  5 stars.svg     247Sports:  5 stars.svg     On3:  5 stars.svg     ESPN:  5 stars.svg    (96)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 4    247Sports: 5    On3: 4    ESPN: 3
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Baylor 2024 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  • "2024 Baylor Bears Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved June 27, 2025.

Professional career

Edgecombe was selected with the third overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2025 NBA draft. [16]

National team career

Edgecombe was named to the Bahamas national team for the 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Valencia. [17] Edgecombe averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in four games. [18]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2024–25 Baylor 333332.7.436.340.7825.63.22.1.615.0

References

  1. ↑ "V.J. Edgecombe". Real GM. RealGM, L.L.C. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  2. ↑ Carlin, Ky. "Philadelphia 76ers NBA Draft live updates: Pick results, trade rumors". Sixers Wire. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ Braziller, Zach (November 10, 2023). "Meet VJ Edgecombe, the five-star prospect St. John's is in the hunt for". New York Post . Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ Adderley, Taige (January 24, 2024). "Edgecombe Selected to McDonald's All American Game". Our News. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Levick, Noah (June 25, 2025). "Sixers take VJ Edgecombe at No. 3 in draft, add to group of young guards". NBC Sports Philadelphia.
  6. ↑ "V.J. Edgecombe Emotional On Draft Night, 'Had No Electricity' Growing Up". TMZ. June 26, 2025.
  7. ↑ Rowe, Adam (August 10, 2023). "VJ Edgecombe's journey from The Bahamas has him close to the top of the 2024 ranks". 247Sports.com . Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Stock, Cristopher (July 6, 2023). "5-Star SF VJ Edgecombe thinks highly of Miami". 247Sports.com . Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Baxley, Rodd (October 20, 2023). "Cooper Flagg, other Duke basketball recruits visit Blue Devils for Countdown to Craziness". The Fayetteville Observer . Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Newsday's All-Long Island boys basketball first team 2023". Newsday . April 22, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  11. ↑ Smart, Zach (April 6, 2023). "Big Ten Offer For LuHi Guard". Rivals.com . Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Edgecombe, Freeman selected for McDonald's All-American game". The Nassau Guardian . January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  13. ↑ Rowe, Adam (November 3, 2023). "Latest Intel on Five-Star G VJ Edgecombe as final official visit nears". 247Sports . Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  14. ↑ Fisher, Chris (November 22, 2023). "John Calipari, staff visit top-5 prospect VJ Edgecombe". 247Sports . Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  15. ↑ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (January 14, 2024). "Baylor men's hoops lands top-five senior V.J. Edgecombe". ESPN.com . Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  16. ↑ "76ers select Baylor's VJ Edgecombe with No. 3 pick". ESPN.com. June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ Taylor, Cody (July 2, 2024). "' He has shown serious flashes': VJ Edgecombe dazzles in Bahamas' win over Finland in Olympic qualifier". The Rookie Wire. USA Today . Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Valdez Edgecombe Jr". FIBA Olympic Qualifying. FIBA.
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