A national television audience caught Edgecombe’s hands in a prayer position upon (finally) hearing his name called, and the hug with his mother. He missed the Bahamian flags that peppered the crowd inside the arena bowl, because he was too concentrated on not falling as he walked up the stairs to the stage.

With the third pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Sixers called on Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe. Philadelphia’s final decision doesn’t come as a surprise. Once it was revealed the Sixers hosted Edgecombe for a pre-draft meeting,

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft. The 6-4 Edgecombe boasts explosive athleticism.