Sixers Reveal Why They Preferred VJ Edgecombe To Ace Bailey In 2025 NBA Draft

Sixers draftee VJ Edgecombe shares story of mother's sacrifice to help him reach NBA

VJ Edgecombe, the third overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, held back tears at the NBA Draft Wednesday night as he recalled his mother's sacrifices during his childhood.

Sixers updates: VJ Edgecombe draft reaction; Philly has one more pick remaining tonight; news and rumors

The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft takes place tonight on ESPN.

Sixers soundbites: VJ Edgecombe reacts to being drafted with No. 3 overall pick

VJ Edgecombe shared his early thoughts on joining the Sixers, with a few stellar quotes about his mentality on the court.

Sixers Reveal Why They Preferred VJ Edgecombe To Ace Bailey In 2025 NBA Draft

The Sixers explain why they chose VJ Edgecombe at No. 3 in the 2025 NBA Draft over projected top pick Ace Bailey—and how his character and fit won them over.

The Philly fans have VJ Edgecombe saying “Go Birds” already! 😂

The Philly fans have VJ Edgecombe saying “Go Birds” already! 😂

Philadelphia 76ers select VJ Edgecombe with third overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft

Instagram VJ Edgecombe, 19, was named the 2024-25 Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year and earned All-Big 12 Second Team honours after producing 15.0 points on 43.6-percent shooting (34.0% 3FG, 78.2% FT), 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 steals, and 32.7 minutes in thirty-three games during his lone collegiate season. His sixty-eight steals last season were tied for the fourth-most throughout the conference and set the all-time record by a fresh…