Vincent Edwards (basketball)
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Position | Small forward | ||||||||||||||
League | LNB Pro A | ||||||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||||||
Born | Middletown, Ohio | April 5, 1996||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | ||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||||||
High school | Middletown (Middletown, Ohio) | ||||||||||||||
College | Purdue (2014–2018) | ||||||||||||||
NBA draft | 2018: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick | ||||||||||||||
Selected by the Utah Jazz | |||||||||||||||
Playing career | 2018–present | ||||||||||||||
Career history | |||||||||||||||
2018–2019 | Houston Rockets | ||||||||||||||
2018–2019 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers | ||||||||||||||
2019–2020 | Oklahoma City Blue | ||||||||||||||
2020 | Canton Charge | ||||||||||||||
2021 | Oklahoma City Blue | ||||||||||||||
2021–2022 | Iowa Wolves | ||||||||||||||
2022–present | BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque | ||||||||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||
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Vincent Malik Edwards (born April 5, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for Purdue University.
College career
Edwards committed to Purdue from Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio, choosing the Boilermakers over Michigan.[1] The versatile small forward started beginning in his freshman season, earning Big Ten Conference freshman of the week honors three times.[2] As a sophomore, Edwards averaged 11.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game and toyed with the NBA draft before deciding to return to Purdue.[3]
In his junior season, he averaged 12.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game and was named third-team All-Big Ten.[2] He scored a career-high 26 points in a 69–64 win over Indiana on February 9, 2017.[4] While Edwards was a key player for Purdue during the season, he tended to raise his level of play in the NCAA tournament for the Boilermakers.[5]
Following his junior season, Edwards declared for the 2017 NBA draft without hiring an agent. He ultimately decided to return to Purdue for his senior year.[6] As a senior, Edwards averaged 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 47.6 percent from the floor and 39.8 percent from 3-point range. He was a Second Team All-Big Ten selection. He finished his Purdue career with 1,638 points, 779 rebounds and 403 assists and started the second most games for a Boilermaker with 125.[7]
Professional career
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
On June 21, 2018, Edwards was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 52nd pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He was subsequently traded to the Houston Rockets.[8] On July 5, 2018, the Houston Rockets announced that they had signed Edwards via their Twitter account.[9] Edwards mainly competed for their G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, averaging 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game on a team that won the G League championship.[10]
Oklahoma City Blue (2019–2020)
Edwards joined the Oklahoma City Blue in October 2019.[11] On February 11, 2020, Edwards posted 35 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in a 137–118 win over the Long Island Nets.[12] He averaged 11.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 29 games.[10]
Canton Charge (2020)
On February 16, 2020, the Canton Charge announced that they had acquired Edwards from the Oklahoma City Blue in exchange for Tyler Cook.[13] He averaged 3.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1 assist per game for Canton.[14]
Return to the Blue (2021)
On December 17, 2020, Edwards signed with the Sacramento Kings,[15] but was waived two days later[16] and signed back with the Blue on January 28, 2021.[17]
Iowa Wolves (2021–2022)
On October 15, 2021, Edwards signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves[18] only to be waived the next day.[19] On October 26, he signed with the Iowa Wolves.[20]
BCM Gravelines (2022–present)
On July 9, 2022, he has signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Pro A.[21]
Career stats
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2018–19 | Houston | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | .250 | .250 | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 1.5 |
Career | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | .250 | .250 | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 1.5 |
International career
Edwards was a part of the Purdue team chosen to represent the United States in the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipai, ROC.[22] and they captured a silver medal.
Edwards signed with the Titanes del Distrito Nacional in the Dominican National Basketball League (LNB) for the 2022 season.[23]
Personal life
Edwards is the son of former Wright State star and NBA player Bill Edwards.[24]
References
- ^ Doyle, Kevin (September 15, 2013). "2014 forward Vince Edwards commits to Purdue". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Clark, Dave (March 7, 2017). "Middletown's Vincent Edwards named third-team all-Big Ten". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ Baird, Nathan (May 24, 2016). "Purdue's Edwards withdraws from NBA draft". The Journal & Courier. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ "No. 16 Purdue makes late charge to get past Hoosiers 69–64". ESPN. Associated Press. February 9, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Osipoff, Michael (March 22, 2017). "Purdue junior Vincent Edwards shines again on NCAA Tournament stage". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ Baird, Nathan (May 24, 2017). "Purdue's Vincent Edwards returning for senior year". Journal & Courier. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ Cassano, Rick (April 2, 2018). "College Insider: Purdue's Edwards wins cash with 3X3U national title". Journal-News. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "Rockets Acquire Two Players in 2018 NBA Draft". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: The Houston Rockets have signed @Gary11_Clark and @IB4T_12". Houston Rockets on Twitter. July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ a b Hartman, Marcus (February 18, 2020). "Cleveland Cavaliers G League team acquires Middletown grad Vincent Edwards". Journal-News. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ Gee, Erik (October 29, 2019). "Oklahoma City Blue Release Training Camp Roster". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- ^ "Vincent Edwards: Nabs big double-double". CBS Sports. February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ "Charge Acquire Vincent Edwards". NBA.com. February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ Radov, Joanna (September 16, 2020). "Vincent Edwards in Review". NBA.com. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Adams, Luke (December 17, 2020). "Kings Sign Vince Edwards To Camp Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Luke (December 19, 2020). "Kings Waive Vince Edwards". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Oklahoma City Blue Announces 2020–21 Roster". NBA.com. January 28, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "TIMBERWOLVES SIGN VINCE EDWARDS". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "TIMBERWOLVES WAIVE VINCE EDWARDS". NBA.com. October 16, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Iowa Wolves Announce Training Camp Roster and Finalize Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Vince Edwards signs with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque". Sportando. July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ Neubert, Brian (August 24, 2017). "Vincent Edwards showing signs of alpha potential for Purdue". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ Garcia, Hector, Sr. (June 1, 2022). "Vincent Edwards refuerzo de Titanes del Distrito" [Vincent Edwards reinforces Titanes del Distrito]. MomentoDeportivoRD.com (in Spanish). Retrieved June 10, 2022.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Baird, Nathan (November 25, 2015). "Purdue's Vince Edwards thankful for mother's lessons". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
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- Canton Charge players
- Houston Rockets players
- Iowa Wolves players
- Medalists at the 2017 Summer Universiade
- Oklahoma City Blue players
- Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball players
- Rio Grande Valley Vipers players
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- Sportspeople from Middletown, Ohio
- Universiade medalists in basketball
- Universiade silver medalists for the United States
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