Baylor Bears recruit VJ Edgecombe could make a run at the top spot in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Jeremy Woo in Jonathon Givony’s latest draft big board column at ESPN.
Woo mentioned that while Cooper Flagg is already penciled in by many as the top overall pick, VJ Edgecombe could make a strong case because of his immense two-way potential.
“Edgecombe is tracking as a sleeper for the No. 1 draft pick, with NBA teams highly intrigued by his adjustment to what promises to be more of a playmaking role at Baylor. He had an eye-opening summer with the Bahamian national team and has started to answer some of the questions about his feel for the game,” Woo said.
“Edgecombe’s explosive athleticism should allow him to apply pressure downhill and in transition, and if he can make a good case for himself as more of a combo guard than a true wing — a role his frame is much better suited for dimensionally — his name should be among the first called in June,” he concluded.
ESPN has the Baylor Bears swingman three spots behind Duke Blue Devils’ Cooper Flagg and Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper.
VJ Edgecombe has a big year ahead with the Baylor Bears
VJ Edgecombe will play his freshman year with the Baylor Bears, where he can showcase his talent on the national collegiate scene.
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This summer, the 19-year-old had a coming-out party during the Olympic Qualifying round, averaging 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game for the Bahamas national team. His best game came against Poland, where he recorded 21 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks on 7-of-13 shooting.
Edgecombe will make his Baylor Bears debut on November 4 against the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
