Edgecombe was one of the top true freshman performers among college basketball this season, averaging 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 44% overall.

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers selected Baylor freshman guard VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.. The 19-year-old Edgecombe had an outstanding ...

Edgecombe, 19, is known for his ability to zoom around the floor and rise above the rim. He posted 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.6 blocks per game in his one college season.

VJ Edgecombe stands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the third pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center June 25, 2025.

The Philadelphia 76ers hold the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft—and while Ace Bailey is the fan favorite, VJ Edgecombe could quietly become the best player in the class.

The Sixers selected Baylor freshman guard VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. In the process, Edgecombe became Baylor’s highest-ever draft pick.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe third overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. You can already order Edgecombe’s jersey now on Fanatics. The blue “Icon Edition” Edgecombe jersey is ...

VJ Edgecombe, the former Baylor wing who appears likely to land in the top five of the NBA draft, had "an excellent interview" with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports.