Background:

A Bahamas native who moved to Florida and then New York for high school, Edgecombe was a 5 star recruit who finished his high school career ranked in the top 5 in the 2024 class. From there, he committed to Baylor. There, he emerged as Baylor’s star player, earning a 2nd team All-Big 12 nod and winning Big 12 FOY, and from there, led Baylor to an NCAA tournament bid where they lost in the round of 32.

Pros:

Freakish athlete who makes insane dunks look routine

Great defender

Elite rebounder

Versatile defender

Absorbs contact well, has the potential to be a foul magnet

Good passer

Functional ball handler

Cons:

Doesn’t create shots well

Needs to improve shooting

Summary:

Edgecombe’s blend of great on-ball defense, passing, and freakish athleticism make an intriguing prospect. His ceiling is a championship caliber #2 option with All-Star and borderline All-NBA potential. At his floor, he can be a good do-it-all 6th or 7th man.

Best Fits: Hornets, Wizards, Jazz, 76ers, Nets

NBA Comp: Desmond Bane