V.J. Edgecombe

Updated on 6/26/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 190
College: Baylor
Classification: Freshman
Country: Bahamas
Birthdate: 7/30/2005

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 3
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 3 by the Philadelphia 76ers

Pros:

Good scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter
Excels at scoring on the move
Fairly solid playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Great athlete

Cons:

Can be streaky with his jump shot
Can display spotty shot selection
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can play too wildly on offense
Must get stronger

Summary:

V.J. Edgecombe is a very athletic, energetic swingman that has a versatile skill set that will make him a likely top 5 pick in the 2025 draft. He is an aggressive, downhill driver that can score the basketball, can rack up assists, and is a terrific defender. He’ll need to be a more consistent outside shooter, but he is a very talented, high-upside prospect that could end up being a superstar in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Tankathon Profile
Baylor Basketball Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/22/24 Baylor-Tennessee Game via BaylorAthletics

Games Scouted:
4/2/24 2024 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
4/13/24 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
7/7/24 Bahamas vs. Spain
11/4/24 Baylor vs. Gonzaga
1/28/25 Baylor vs. BYU
2/17/25 Baylor vs. Arizona
3/23/25 Baylor vs. Duke

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