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76ers rookie V.J. Edgecombe earns praise from veteran big man

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off their worst season since the 2015-16 campaign, though there is a silver lining to their struggles.

The Sixers landed the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft following a 13th-place finish in the Eastern Conference last season, selecting Baylor standout V.J. Edgecombe. The 6-foot-5 swingman impressed during his lone collegiate season, averaging 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals across 32.7 minutes per game in 33 outings.

The 20-year-old has a chance to carve out a significant role with Philadelphia immediately. He’ll also be surrounded by plenty of veterans, who have already noticed his potential to become a two-way star at the highest leve

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