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V. J. Edgecombe

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V. J. Edgecombe
Edgecombe with Baylor in 2025
No. 77 – Philadelphia 76ers
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2005-07-30) July 30, 2005 (age 19)[1]
Bimini, The Bahamas
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeBaylor (2024–2025)
NBA draft2025: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Drafted byPhiladelphia 76ers
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–presentPhiladelphia 76ers
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

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]

Early life and high school career

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Edgecombe was born and spent his childhood in Bimini, The Bahamas.[3][4] Edgecombe described himself as "[coming] from nothing", .[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

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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
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit 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: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   On3: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 5/5 stars   (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

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

National team career

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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

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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

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2024–25 Baylor 33 33 32.7 .436 .340 .782 5.6 3.2 2.1 .6 15.0

References

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  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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