Unbelivable: Justin Edwards Rejects 250 Million Offer To Kentucky….
Justin Edwards did not fare well at Kentucky but excelled at Imhotep. In the second round, is he someone worth risking all for?
We’ll examine a variety of possibilities in-depth here at Liberty Ballers before to the 2024 NBA Draft in an effort to determine which players, if selected at Nos. 16 and 41, would be the most suitable for the Sixers. Justin Edwards of Kentucky is the next opponent in this series.
In 2023, Justin Edwards won the title of Mr. Basketball for Pennsylvania after leading Imhotep to a consecutive second-round state triumph. The native of Philadelphia and D.J. Wagner of Camden were a part of Kentucky’s outstanding recruiting class once again. Despite being one of the best prospects in the nation, Edwards’ one and only season with the Wildcats was uneventful.
Profile 2023–24 Stats: 48.5 % FG, 36.5 % 3P, 77.5 % FT, 32 games, 21.4 minutes, 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.2 blocks
Group: Kentucky
Year: Novice
Place: Wing
Weight & Height: 6’6″ | 209.4 lbs. without shoes
December 16, 2003, at the age of 20.
Place of origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Senior year: Imhotep
Advantages
Edwards, who is 6-foot-6 with a wingspan of 6-10, is a genuine NBA wing. His lefty swing is fluid. He can shoot above opponents because of his rapid and high release. Despite making only 2.6 tries per game, he shot over 46% from beyond the field in his final 18 games after having a sluggish start. Despite his lackluster combine performance, he has an athletic build. He displayed outstanding cutting skill and
Profile 2023–24 Stats: 21.4 minutes, 32 games, 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 0.9 assists, 0.2 blocks, 48.6% FG, 36.5% 3P, and 77.6% FT.
Kentucky team
Year: First-year
Placement: Wing
6’6″ | 209.4 lbs in height and weight (without shoes)
December 16, 2003, the day of birth (20 years old)
Pennsylvania’s Philadelphia is my hometown.
Imhotep High School
Benefits
With a wingspan of 6-10 and a height of 6-foot-6, Edwards is a genuine NBA wing. He has a fluid lefty stroke. With his fast and lofty release, he can blast past opponents. He shot poorly to begin the season, but during his last 18 games, he shot over 46% from outside the arc (although on just 2.6 attempts per game). Despite his subpar combine performance, he has an athletic build when playing basketball. He demonstrated excellent cutting skills and