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Justin Edwards

Forward · Philadelphia 76ers · 6'7", 203 lb · Born Dec 16, 2003 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Drafted Undrafted, 2024
Hometown wingUndrafted find3-and-DKentucky
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In short

Justin Edwards is a left-handed 6-foot-7 wing from Philadelphia who went undrafted in 2024 and signed with his hometown 76ers. A former five-star recruit, McDonald's All-American, and Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball who played one season at Kentucky, he outperformed his undrafted status as a rookie — starting 26 games and averaging around 10 points — and earned a standard multi-year contract.

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vsPhoenix SunsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
6
range 3.3–8.7
Line 6
50%
to go over
Team win
63%
116–113
Poi 6 Lean underReb 2.5 Lean underAss 1.4 Lean underPRA 9.9 Lean under
Likely on himJordan Goodwin· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts63%10+ pts9%

Model lines Edwards at 6 pts (range 3.3–8.7) vs a 6 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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An undrafted hometown wing who beat the odds — a 3-and-D find for the 76ers.

A Philadelphia native and Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball, Edwards played one season at Kentucky before going undrafted in 2024.

🏫 KentuckyUndrafted, 2024

He signed with his hometown 76ers and started 26 games as a rookie.

Hometown team26 starts

He averaged around 10 points with reliable three-point shooting and earned a standard deal.

~10 ppg · 36% 3PStandard contract

A catch-and-shoot wing, he's a cost-controlled young piece for Philadelphia.

Left-handedCost-controlled
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PPG
6
2025-26
RPG
2.5
per game
APG
1.4
per game
FG%
.470
.380 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A left-handed hometown wing who beat the odds — an undrafted find who earned a role with the 76ers.

Justin Edwards was born and raised in Philadelphia, starring at Imhotep Institute Charter High School, where he was a McDonald's All-American and Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball in 2023. A former five-star recruit, he played one season at Kentucky before going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft.

He signed with his hometown 76ers on a two-way deal, then outperformed his status — starting 26 of 44 games and averaging around 10 points as a rookie with reliable three-point shooting. Philadelphia converted him to a standard contract and re-signed him, rewarding a local product who made good.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Edwards is a homegrown Philadelphia story — a city kid who starred at Imhotep Charter, earned Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball honors, and returned to play for his hometown team after going undrafted. His mother, Ebony Twiggs, played college basketball at Cheyney University and professionally overseas, giving him basketball roots close to home.

His on-court identity is a 3-and-D wing: a left-handed 6-foot-7 forward who shot a respectable percentage from three across his first two seasons, projecting as a catch-and-shoot perimeter piece. Converting an undrafted, two-way opportunity into a guaranteed multi-year contract with rotation minutes marks a strong early trajectory.

PERSONALITY

The person

A left-handed 3-and-D wing — catch-and-shoot shooting and a hometown-made-good story.

3-and-D wingA 6-foot-7 lefty who spaces the floor from the perimeter.
Undrafted findBeat undrafted odds into a standard multi-year contract.
Hometown storyA Philadelphia native playing for his hometown 76ers.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Young 3-and-D Wing
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring51
Playmaking38
Rebounding56
Perimeter D62
Rim protection43
Spacing68
Athleticism70
Clutch60
a young 3-and-D wing
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

A 3-and-D projection

Edwards's early profile is that of a 3-and-D wing — a 6-foot-7 lefty who shot 36-37% from three across his first two seasons, suggesting a catch-and-shoot role that fits around Philadelphia's stars. As a rookie he started 26 games and averaged around 10 points, showing he could hold a rotation spot despite going undrafted.

Earning his place

His usage dipped in his second season, but his shooting held and his contract was upgraded from two-way to standard — a sign the team values his development. For a hometown, undrafted find, the trajectory is encouraging: a cheap, young perimeter piece with room to grow into a steady rotation wing.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-266420.06.02.51.4.470.380

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2023McDonald's All-American and Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball
2024Went undrafted; signed by his hometown 76ers
2025Earned a standard NBA contract after 26 rookie starts

Hardware

5★
Recruit / McDonald's All-American (2023)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A young, cost-controlled 3-and-D wing — a hometown find with room to grow.

Edwards converted an undrafted, two-way opportunity into a guaranteed multi-year contract with rotation minutes and 26 rookie starts. His three-point shooting held into a reduced second-season role, and as a cheap, developing perimeter wing he projects as a useful complementary piece for Philadelphia.

Three-point shootingReliable
Wing sizeGood
DefenseDeveloping
Shot creationLimited

Contract

Path
Undrafted → standard
Role
3-and-D wing rotation
Age
22 rising
Bottom line

A hometown, undrafted find who earned a standard contract on the strength of his shooting. A cheap, developing 3-and-D wing with room to grow.

FAQ

Quick answers

Was Justin Edwards drafted?

No — he went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Kentucky, then signed with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers and earned a standard contract.

Where is Justin Edwards from?

Philadelphia — he starred at Imhotep Institute Charter High School and was named Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball in 2023.

What kind of player is Justin Edwards?

A left-handed 6-foot-7 wing who projects as a 3-and-D perimeter piece, shooting 36-37% from three across his first two seasons.