According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Philadelphia 76ers are signing a former Kentucky player.
He finished his freshman season with averages of 8.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 48.6% from the field and 36.5% from the three-point range in 32 games.
On Thursday, Edwards was not drafted, but Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that he would sign a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; East forward Justin Edwards during the McDonald's All American Boy's high school basketball game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Based on how highly touted he was coming out of high school, the 76ers could be getting an excellent prospect without having to use a draft selection."Former Kentucky forward Justin Edwards is the first top three recruit to go undrafted as far I can find on 247 — back to at least 2003. It’s not pulling up the 99-02 classes, but it’s been over two decades since a top three recruit didn’t get drafted.
Former Kentucky forward Justin Edwards is the first top three recruit to go undrafted as far I can find on 247 — back to at least 2003. It’s not pulling up the 99-02 classes, but it’s been over two decades since a top three recruit didn’t get drafted.As for the 76ers, they finished the year as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 47-35 record.
After defeating the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, they lost to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs .
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