V. J. Edgecombe
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Records
In just his first NBA season, V. J. Edgecombe already owns a franchise record: the highest-scoring debut by any Philadelphia 76ers rookie, with 34 points. He also set Baylor's freshman steals record (68) and became only the 10th Bahamian-born player to reach the NBA. His combination of athleticism and work ethic has drawn comparisons to elite two-way guards, and he finished 3rd in Rookie of the Year voting.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Baylor Freshman Steals Record
Set program record for steals by a freshman with 68.
76ers Rookie Debut Points Record
Scored 34 points in NBA debut, the most by a 76ers rookie.
Rankings & Lists
Top 2024 High School Recruit
Records & Feats
Highest-scoring debut by a 76ers rookie
Scored 34 points in his NBA debut on October 22, 2025, surpassing Allen Iverson's 30-point debut in 1996.
Baylor freshman steals record
Recorded 68 steals during the 2024–2025 season, the most ever by a Baylor freshman.
Third-highest scoring debut by any NBA rookie
His 34-point debut ranks third all-time among rookies in their first game.