Vincent Edwards (basketball)

Vincent Edwards
Edwards playing for Mitteldeutscher BC (2023)
No. 30 – Mitteldeutscher BC
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBasketball Bundesliga
Personal information
Born (1996-04-05) April 5, 1996 (age 28)
Middletown, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiddletown (Middletown, Ohio)
CollegePurdue (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Houston Rockets
2018–2019→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2019–2020Oklahoma City Blue
2020Canton Charge
2021Oklahoma City Blue
2021–2022Iowa Wolves
2022–2023BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
2023Ironi Ness Ziona
2023–presentMitteldeutscher BC
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 2017 Taipei Team competition

Vincent Malik Edwards (born April 5, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Mitteldeutscher BC of the Basketball Bundesliga. 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 three-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 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 (2022–2023)

On July 9, 2022, he signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Pro A.[21]

Ironi Ness Ziona (2023)

On August 9, 2023, he signed with Ironi Ness Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[22]

Mitteldeutscher BC (2023–present)

On November 12, 2023, he signed with Mitteldeutscher BC of the Basketball Bundesliga.[23]

International career

Edwards was a part of the Purdue team chosen to represent the United States in the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei, ROC.[24] 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.[25]

Personal life

Edwards is the son of former Wright State star and NBA player Bill Edwards.[26]

References

  1. ^ Doyle, Kevin (September 15, 2013). "2014 forward Vince Edwards commits to Purdue". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Clark, Dave (March 7, 2017). "Middletown's Vincent Edwards named third-team all-Big Ten". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  3. ^ Baird, Nathan (May 24, 2016). "Purdue's Edwards withdraws from NBA draft". The Journal & Courier. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  4. ^ "No. 16 Purdue makes late charge to get past Hoosiers 69–64". ESPN. Associated Press. February 9, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Osipoff, Michael (March 22, 2017). "Purdue junior Vincent Edwards shines again on NCAA Tournament stage". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  6. ^ Baird, Nathan (May 24, 2017). "Purdue's Vincent Edwards returning for senior year". Journal & Courier. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  7. ^ Cassano, Rick (April 2, 2018). "College Insider: Purdue's Edwards wins cash with 3X3U national title". Journal-News. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  8. ^ "Rockets Acquire Two Players in 2018 NBA Draft". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  9. ^ "OFFICIAL: The Houston Rockets have signed @Gary11_Clark and @IB4T_12". Houston Rockets on Twitter. July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  10. ^ a b Hartman, Marcus (February 18, 2020). "Cleveland Cavaliers G League team acquires Middletown grad Vincent Edwards". Journal-News. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  11. ^ Gee, Erik (October 29, 2019). "Oklahoma City Blue Release Training Camp Roster". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "Vincent Edwards: Nabs big double-double". CBS Sports. February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  13. ^ "Charge Acquire Vincent Edwards". NBA.com. February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  14. ^ Radov, Joanna (September 16, 2020). "Vincent Edwards in Review". NBA.com. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Adams, Luke (December 17, 2020). "Kings Sign Vince Edwards To Camp Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Adams, Luke (December 19, 2020). "Kings Waive Vince Edwards". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  17. ^ "Oklahoma City Blue Announces 2020–21 Roster". NBA.com. January 28, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  18. ^ "TIMBERWOLVES SIGN VINCE EDWARDS". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  19. ^ "TIMBERWOLVES WAIVE VINCE EDWARDS". NBA.com. October 16, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  20. ^ "Iowa Wolves Announce Training Camp Roster and Finalize Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  21. ^ "Vince Edwards signs with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque". Sportando. July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  22. ^ "Vince Edwards (ex Gravelines) is a newcomer at I.Ness Ziona". Eurobasket. August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  23. ^ "Vince Edwards joins Syntainics MBC". Sportando. November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  24. ^ Neubert, Brian (August 24, 2017). "Vincent Edwards showing signs of alpha potential for Purdue". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ Baird, Nathan (November 25, 2015). "Purdue's Vince Edwards thankful for mother's lessons". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 25, 2017.