VJ EDGECOMBE NEWS

Scores 16 in tournament defeat Edgecombe provided 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 89-66 loss to Duke.

Impact Edgecombe was one of the few bright spots on the day for Baylor as the Bears got rolled by the top-seeded Blue Devils. Edgecombe scored 16 points on the day to cap off a fantastic freshman season in which he averaged 15 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and received second-team All-Big 12 honors. As a projected lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Edgecombe has likely played his final game at the collegiate level.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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JT Toppin leads No. 9 Texas Tech past Baylor 76-74 in Big 12 Tournament

JT Toppin had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift No. 9 Texas Tech to a 76-74 victory over Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clutch performance in needed win Edgecombe racked up 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 70-56 win over Kansas State.

Impact Edgecombe matched a season-high rebounding total while posting his second double-double of the season during Wednesday's much-needed victory over Kansas State. The freshman guard added three steals, the fifth-consecutive game he's forced multiple turnovers. The Bears lost four of six to close the regular season, though Edgecombe has done his best to carry the team, averaging 16.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals over the last seven games. Baylor's spot in the tournament feels a little more secure following the win but another victory over Texas Tech Thursday would go a long way to solidifying their status.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor takes down Kansas State to set up Big 12 tournament battle with Texas Tech The Bears received a well-rounded scoring effort Wednesday night, led by a 19-point double-double from VJ Edgecombe.

MARCH 13 • DALLASNEWS.COM

VJ Edgecombe leads No. 7 seed Baylor to 70-56 victory over No. 10 seed K-State in Big 12 Tournament

VJ Edgecombe had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Norchad Omier had 12 points and 14 boards, and seventh-seeded Baylor rolled to a 70-56 victory over No. 10 seed Kansas State in the seco...

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baylor plays Kansas State in Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston paces AP Big 12 honors again, Kelvin Sampson repeats as top coach and LJ Cryer top player

Kelvin Sampson is The Associated Press Big 12 coach of the year for the second year in a row

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Omier posts a double-double and Baylor holds off TCU 61-58

Norchad Omier scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Baylor held on to beat TCU 61-58

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 18 in win Edgecombe ended with 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 61-58 win over TCU.

Impact Edgecombe drained three triples and shot 50-percent from the floor for the first time in six games. The freshman guard has struggled from the floor during that stretch, shooting 37.3-percent from the floor and 28.1-percent from three and while he's scored 18 or more in three of those contests, he's also scored fewer than 10 points in the other three. Meanwhile, Edgecombe continues to consistently produce in the other categories as well, averaging 6.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals over the last six games, directly in line with his performance on Tuesday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NBA Draft No. 1 pick odds: Flagg heavily favored to go first

The No. 1 pick is supposed to be Cooper Flagg. But one of Rutgers' two freshman superstars is making it interesting. See the odds.

MARCH 4

2025 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Cooper Flagg remains No. 1 in freshman-heavy first round

Fox Sports' John Fanta released his NBA Mock Draft 2.0 with Cooper Flagg at No. 1 and a jaw-dropping 20 freshmen in the first round.

FEBRUARY 27

Big second half not enough Edgecombe racked up 18 points (6-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 69-67 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Edgecombe scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half, but failed to connect on a game-tying jumper late in the game as the Bears fell to the Bearcats. The freshman wing connected on 5-of-8 from downtown, one shy of a season high. It's been a disappointing season for the Bears, but Edgecombe has lived up to the hype. Since the start of Big 12 play, the top-five NBA draft prospect has shot 46.1-percent from the field and 40.8-percent from long range, averaging 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals while playing just under 35 minutes per night through 16 conference games.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor takes on Colorado following Edgecombe's 24-point performance

Baylor faces the Colorado Buffaloes after VJ Edgecombe scored 24 points in the Bears' 74-67 loss to the Arizona Wildcats

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VJ Edgecombe's big night not enough as Baylor drops close one against No. 19 Arizona Edgecombe scored 24 points on a night where the Bears were within three points twice in the final minute.

FEBRUARY 18 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Contributes despite poor shooting Edgecombe logged seven points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 OT victory over West Virginia.

Impact Edgecombe struggled with his shot, failing to record a double-figure scoring total for the first time since the beginning of January, though he did match a season high with six assists while reaching eight boards for the fourth time this season. The star freshman injured his ankle Feb.1 against Kansas and while there was some fear it may be a lingering issue, only missed one game and has looked healthy over the last three since his return. Edgecombe has been sensational since the start of conference play, averaging 16.8 points while shooting 42.4-percent from long range, and adding 4.8 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.9 steals across 34.8 minutes while playing 13 of 14 games during the Big-12 slate.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Active against UCF Edgecombe (ankle) is active and in the starting lineup for Saturday's game.

Impact Edgecombe will return to action following a one-game absence after going down with an ankle injury last Saturday versus Kansas. The freshman guard is averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals on 31.4 minutes per game so far this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. UCF Edgecombe (ankle) is expected to play Saturday against Central Florida, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Edgecombe should be good to go after missing Baylor's most recent loss to Texas Tech this past Tuesday. The freshman guard's involvement in the Bears' warmups should be enough to show that he's active for the matchup, but his confirmed status should be revealed prior to tip-off.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Edgecomb (ankle) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Texas Tech, Foster Nicholas of 247Sports reports.

Impact Edgecomb will be unavailable as the Bears face off against the Red Raiders. The 6-foot-5 freshman starter remains without a return timetable after suffering an ankle injury against Kansas on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

No timeframe for return Edgecombe's injury has been specified as an ankle ailment, one for which there's currently no timeline for a possible return, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Edgecombe left Baylor's game against Kansas in the second half after posting 14 points. Baylor managed to get the comeback win without him, but the star freshman's absence is a dark cloud for the Bears. Without a timetable for a return, Baylor could be in trouble as Edgecombe joins an already significant injury list featuring Langston Love, Jeremy Roach and Yanis Ndjonga.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Kansas Edgecombe (lower body) exited the Bears' clash with Kansas and won't return, Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Edgecombe had played well prior to the injury, scoring 14 points, grabbing five boards and dishing out an assist before being taken to the locker room. He ultimately wouldn't return, and his status is a question mark moving forward. The star freshman guard averages 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Kansas visits Baylor after Edgecombe's 28-point showing

Baylor takes on the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks after VJ Edgecombe scored 28 points in Baylor's 93-89 overtime loss to the BYU Cougars

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes it rain with six triples Edgecombe ended Tuesday's 93-89 OT loss to BYU with 28 points (9-15 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block over 43 minutes.

Impact Edgecombe shot a career-best 6-for-8 from beyond the arc to lead the way with 28 points during Baylor's road loss. The star freshman has been on a tear as it was the third-consecutive game he has topped 20 points. During that three-game stretch, Edgecombe has done just about everything, shooting 54.3-percent from the floor and has connected on 13 three-pointers at a 61.9-percent clip, averaging 26.3 points, 3.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across 39.7 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE