Dream Fits: Pelicans, Trailblazers, Raptors

Overall Grade: 67.12

Projected Position: SG/PG

Strengths:

• Good closeout speed

• Does a good job maintaining positioning vs bigs in the post

• No switch miscommunications

• Elite quick twitch speed & change of direction

• Great body control on drives

• Elite ability to move laterally while maintaining physicality

• Elite athleticism

• Keeps ball high & secure on drives

• Great ball tracking & timing on block attempts

• Great hustle for loose balls

• Quick hands in passing lanes & on strips

• Crazy long strides & explosiveness

• Great sudden burst out of a jump stop

• Tough shot making ability on drives

• Good hangtime on layups

• Quick change of direction off closeouts

• Good job drawing fouls attacking the body of defenders

• Utilizies a snatchback 3 well as a counter

• Good midrange jumper with elevation

Weaknesses:

• Poor hands

• Poor ball security on the perimeter

• Forces some really stupid shots

• Can poorly position himself on contests in the paint trailing or from the side

• Can get caught ball watching

• Blows by players while defending drives if they jump stop

• Can be reckless on drives with arm swings & change of direction

• At times (not often) can overcommit on phyicality

• Lacks size & frame to truly contest paint looks by bigger players

• Doesn't always attack rebounds at their apex & struggles to corral the ball when he doesn't

• Good amount of unnecessary risky passes that are turnovers

OFF

• Erratic on offense

• super explosive, quick first step

• loose handle

• awkward jumper

• no bbiq

• play finisher right now

• needs to develop a much better handle to be an effective on ball scorer

• want to see more transition offense from him

• needs to develop a lot on offense this year to be worthy of top 3 consideration

DEF

• switchable onto bigs, not quite strong enough to hang with them a ton

• super explosive weak side rim protector, should put up a good amount of blocks

• great rebounder

• active hands

• active on ball defender, quick feet

• really long arms

OVERALL

• Every time I start to feel like he might never be great on offense, every time I feel like he might be a bust, he makes some insane dunk, chase down block, or other insane athletic highlight to bring me back

• He has a long way to go offensively, he needs to tighten his handle and figure out his jumper

• But his defense and athleticism are so incredibly enticing he has to be top 10 at worst

• He’s gonna take a lot of development but he for sure has star upside

• Highlight machine with the potential to be a true superstar with his athleticism

• Reminds me some of D-Wade

Scouting Report: VJ Edgecombe

Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Height/Weight: 6'5", 180 lbs
School: Baylor University (Freshman, Class of 2025)
Draft Projection: First-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

Overview:
Valdez "VJ" Edgecombe is a Bahamian basketball player known for his scoring ability, athleticism, and defensive prowess. A consensus five-star recruit, Edgecombe has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most exciting young talents in college basketball. His versatility on both ends of the court makes him a valuable asset for any team.

Strengths:

• Scoring Efficiency: Edgecombe is a natural scorer who can create his own shot and finish at all three levels—inside, mid-range, and beyond the arc.

• Athleticism: His quick first step and explosive leaping ability make him a threat in transition and around the rim.

• Defensive Potential: With his length and agility, Edgecombe is an excellent perimeter defender who can guard multiple positions.

• High Motor: He plays with energy and intensity, often outworking opponents on both ends of the floor.

• Basketball IQ: Edgecombe has a strong understanding of the game, making smart decisions and reading defenses effectively.

Areas for Improvement:

• Consistency from Deep: While he has shown promise as a shooter, improving his three-point consistency will elevate his offensive impact.

• Playmaking: Developing his passing and court vision will make him a more complete player.

• Strength: Adding muscle to his frame will help him handle physicality at the next level.

Player Comparisons:

• Victor Oladipo

• Mikal Bridges

Summary:
VJ Edgecombe is a dynamic two-way player with the potential to excel at the professional level. His combination of athleticism, scoring ability, and defensive versatility makes him a highly coveted prospect. With continued development, he could become a key contributor in the NBA.

Range: 3-7

Projected NBA rookie role: 3&D plug in play 2 guard

Projected NBA position: Guard

Projected Rookie Statline (Pts, Reb, Ast, Blk/Stl): 12, 4.5, 3

Strengths: Possibly the best athlete in the class, Great downhill driver, Willing passer in the halfcourt, great rebounder for his size. One of this classes best perimeter defenders and aslo holds his own in the paint, Improved shooter throughout the season

Weakness: Innifecient shooter out the gate, would like to see more lead guard abilities considering his size

Shades of/comp: Victor Oladipo, Iman Shumpert

Best outcome: Everything comes together for Edgecombe and he's an allstar level player

mid outcome: Above average offesnive asset who is still one of the leagues best perimeter defenders

worst outcome: Forced into a lead guard role because of his size and never developes a consistent playmaking palatte, Early college struggles show at the NBA level and is not a consistent shooter. Luckily for him he's still projects to be a very good perimeter defender.

Man VJ is an athlete! He's been shining for Baylor in College. He's a young very strong and talented Point Guard who can run the defense on a day to day basis. He is one of the best Defensive players in this class and everyone is interested in VJ. He's averaging 12 points 6 boards and 3 Assists. On the offensive end he is lacking a bit and needs to work on his shooting from inside and outside the arc. 43% from the field is still decent, but he will need to work on it to get higher on the ladder.

Shades of: Jrue Holiday I think is a very similar player to VJ,both defensive beasts who can lock up defenders.

Rating: B

Ridiculously athletic and explosive. Gets to the rim with ease. His jumper definitely needs work but has improved since the beginning of the year. Tight handle. Great on-and-off ball defender. Passes and sees the floor well. He could challenge Harper for the title of best guard in the class.

NBA Comp: Victor Oladipo/Bigger De'Aaron Fox