| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 March 2000 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
IMG Academy ( Bradenton, Florida) |
| College |
|
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jesse David Edwards (born 18 March 2000) is a Dutch basketball player. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Standing at 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in), he plays the center position. He also plays for the Netherlands men's national basketball team.
Early life and high school career
Edwards was born in Amsterdam to a Dutch mother and a British father. He grew up with two siblings. [1] He started playing basketball at age 12 and later joined the youth section of Apollo Amsterdam. After graduating high school in the Netherlands, he went on to play for IMG Academy, a boarding school in Bradenton, Florida. [1]
Recruiting
Edwards received offers by Georgia Tech and Providence, among others. He committed to playing college basketball for Syracuse in April 2019. [1]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Edwards C |
Amsterdam, Netherlands | IMG Academy (FL) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Apr 5, 2019 | |
Recruiting star ratings:
Scout: N/A
Rivals:
247Sports:
ESPN:
ESPN grade: 79
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: – 247Sports: – ESPN: – | ||||||
Sources:
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College career
Edwards averaged 2.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per game as a freshman. [2] As a sophomore, he averaged 1.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. [3] On 5 December 2021, he recorded his first career double-double, after recording 11 points and 12 rebounds against Florida State. [4] On 8 February 2022, Edwards broke his left wrist during a game against Boston College, ending his season. He averaged 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game as a junior, shooting 69.5 percent. [5] In the 2022–23 season, Edwards averaged 14.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game, shooting 59.2 percent. [6]
In April 2023, Edwards transferred to West Virginia. [7]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Edwards joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2024 NBA Summer League. [8]
National team career
In July 2021, Edwards joined the training camp of the Netherlands senior team for the first time, along with his brother Kai. [9] He was selected for the qualification games of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. On 2 July 2022, Edwards debuted in a 66–67 away loss against Iceland in which he had six points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in ten minutes of playing time. [10]
In August 2022, Edwards rejoined the national team to participate in international competitions which includes World Cup qualifying and the Eurobasket. [11] He was on the 12-man roster for EuroBasket 2022. [12]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Syracuse | 21 | 0 | 6.9 | .792 | — | .632 | 1.7 | .0 | .2 | .5 | 2.4 |
| 2020–21 | Syracuse | 18 | 0 | 8.9 | .462 | — | .714 | 2.6 | .0 | .3 | .4 | 1.9 |
| 2021–22 | Syracuse | 24 | 24 | 28.0 | .695 | — | .598 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 12.0 |
| 2022–23 | Syracuse | 32 | 32 | 32.5 | .592 | 1.000 | .729 | 10.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 14.5 |
| 2023–24 | West Virginia | 23 | 22 | 28.2 | .613 | .000 | .523 | 8.0 | 1.2 | .6 | 1.7 | 15.0 |
| Career | 118 | 78 | 22.6 | .623 | .200 | .619 | 6.4 | .9 | .8 | 1.8 | 10.0 | |
Personal life
His older brother Kai also plays basketball, currently plays for AB Castelló and played college basketball for Northern Colorado from 2016 to 2020. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d Szuba, James (9 November 2021). "The Mad Professor: Jesse Edwards ready to make his mark with Syracuse basketball". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ Adler, Neil (9 January 2021). "Syracuse Basketball: Jesse Edwards is confident despite a lack of run". Inside the Loud House. FanSided. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Zagoria, Adam (31 March 2021). "After reaching the Sweet 16, the Syracuse roster is in flux". ZagsBlog. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Szuba, James (5 December 2021). "Syracuse's Jesse Edwards records first career double-double before fouling out at Florida State". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Syracuse basketball player Jesse Edwards breaks left wrist, out for season". ESPN. Associated Press. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ ESPN player bio
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (16 April 2023). "West Virginia lands Syracuse transfer Edwards". ESPN.com. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Timberwolves Announce NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 in Las Vegas Roster". NBA.com. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Orange Lions op trainingskamp met veel talenten van college". Basketball.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "De Orange Lions hebben nagelaten hun uitgangspositie voor de volgende fase van de WK-kwalificatie een boost te geven". Basketball.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Edwards Joins Dutch National Team". Syracuse University Athletics. 13 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Netherlands announced final 12-player roster for EuroBasket". basketnews.com. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
External links
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 March 2000 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
IMG Academy ( Bradenton, Florida) |
| College |
|
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jesse David Edwards (born 18 March 2000) is a Dutch basketball player. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Standing at 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in), he plays the center position. He also plays for the Netherlands men's national basketball team.
Early life and high school career
Edwards was born in Amsterdam to a Dutch mother and a British father. He grew up with two siblings. [1] He started playing basketball at age 12 and later joined the youth section of Apollo Amsterdam. After graduating high school in the Netherlands, he went on to play for IMG Academy, a boarding school in Bradenton, Florida. [1]
Recruiting
Edwards received offers by Georgia Tech and Providence, among others. He committed to playing college basketball for Syracuse in April 2019. [1]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Edwards C |
Amsterdam, Netherlands | IMG Academy (FL) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Apr 5, 2019 | |
|
Recruiting star ratings:
Scout: N/A
Rivals:
247Sports:
ESPN:
ESPN grade: 79
| ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: – 247Sports: – ESPN: – | ||||||
Sources:
| ||||||
College career
Edwards averaged 2.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per game as a freshman. [2] As a sophomore, he averaged 1.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. [3] On 5 December 2021, he recorded his first career double-double, after recording 11 points and 12 rebounds against Florida State. [4] On 8 February 2022, Edwards broke his left wrist during a game against Boston College, ending his season. He averaged 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game as a junior, shooting 69.5 percent. [5] In the 2022–23 season, Edwards averaged 14.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game, shooting 59.2 percent. [6]
In April 2023, Edwards transferred to West Virginia. [7]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Edwards joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2024 NBA Summer League. [8]
National team career
In July 2021, Edwards joined the training camp of the Netherlands senior team for the first time, along with his brother Kai. [9] He was selected for the qualification games of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. On 2 July 2022, Edwards debuted in a 66–67 away loss against Iceland in which he had six points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in ten minutes of playing time. [10]
In August 2022, Edwards rejoined the national team to participate in international competitions which includes World Cup qualifying and the Eurobasket. [11] He was on the 12-man roster for EuroBasket 2022. [12]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Syracuse | 21 | 0 | 6.9 | .792 | — | .632 | 1.7 | .0 | .2 | .5 | 2.4 |
| 2020–21 | Syracuse | 18 | 0 | 8.9 | .462 | — | .714 | 2.6 | .0 | .3 | .4 | 1.9 |
| 2021–22 | Syracuse | 24 | 24 | 28.0 | .695 | — | .598 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 12.0 |
| 2022–23 | Syracuse | 32 | 32 | 32.5 | .592 | 1.000 | .729 | 10.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 14.5 |
| 2023–24 | West Virginia | 23 | 22 | 28.2 | .613 | .000 | .523 | 8.0 | 1.2 | .6 | 1.7 | 15.0 |
| Career | 118 | 78 | 22.6 | .623 | .200 | .619 | 6.4 | .9 | .8 | 1.8 | 10.0 | |
Personal life
His older brother Kai also plays basketball, currently plays for AB Castelló and played college basketball for Northern Colorado from 2016 to 2020. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d Szuba, James (9 November 2021). "The Mad Professor: Jesse Edwards ready to make his mark with Syracuse basketball". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ Adler, Neil (9 January 2021). "Syracuse Basketball: Jesse Edwards is confident despite a lack of run". Inside the Loud House. FanSided. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Zagoria, Adam (31 March 2021). "After reaching the Sweet 16, the Syracuse roster is in flux". ZagsBlog. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Szuba, James (5 December 2021). "Syracuse's Jesse Edwards records first career double-double before fouling out at Florida State". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Syracuse basketball player Jesse Edwards breaks left wrist, out for season". ESPN. Associated Press. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ ESPN player bio
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (16 April 2023). "West Virginia lands Syracuse transfer Edwards". ESPN.com. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Timberwolves Announce NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 in Las Vegas Roster". NBA.com. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Orange Lions op trainingskamp met veel talenten van college". Basketball.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "De Orange Lions hebben nagelaten hun uitgangspositie voor de volgende fase van de WK-kwalificatie een boost te geven". Basketball.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Edwards Joins Dutch National Team". Syracuse University Athletics. 13 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Netherlands announced final 12-player roster for EuroBasket". basketnews.com. Retrieved 30 August 2022.