Baylor hoops lands top-five senior Edgecombe

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• ET Top-five senior V.J. Edgecombe, the top uncommitted senior in the country, revealed his commitment to Baylor on Sunday.Edgecombe, who becomes Baylor

‘s highest-ranked commitment in more than a decade, chose the Bears over a last 3 that also consisted of Duke and Kentucky.”Baylor has a winning culture, a fantastic staff and head coach. Coach Drew is a genuine person; he has developed an unbelievable program, “he informed ESPN.” There was a deep connection with Baylor. They have a strong foundation of faith, and there was likewise a spiritual connection. That was essential to me.” He took check outs to each of his finalists, with his Waco, Texas, journey coming in early October.Editor’s Picks 1 Related” On my see, it felt like home

,”he stated.”I got a sensation in my heart, and I felt in one’s bones. I love their environment. “A 6-foot-5 guard from the Bahamas

who participates in Long Island Lutheran(New York ), Edgecombe is ranked No. 5 in the ESPN 100 for the 2024 class. He was the last staying uncommitted top-10 senior.Playing on the grassroots circuit for Southeast Elite, Edgecombe balanced 21.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 helps in 7 games at the Sportradar Showdown last summertime in Las Vegas, and has actually continued his stellar play during the high school season. He scored 20 points against Montverde Academy( Florida)in December and likewise went for 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in a win over La Lumiere (Indiana)earlier this month.A powerful, athletic guard who is scoring the ball at a high clip from all 3 levels, Edgecombe is at his finest attacking the rim and completing. His 3-point shot has actually made huge strides, and he decelerates into his pull-up game effectively. He has actually continued to develop his impressive playmaking ability, and his drive-and-kick game reveals vision and accuracy to strike the open guy quickly.Edgecombe takes pride in defending the opponent’s finest border player, and with his strong and explosive frame, he is rapidly developing because area.He is the 3rd ESPN 100 possibility in Baylor’s 2024 class, signing up with Jason Asemota(No. 29)and Robert Wright III(No. 37). The Bears will likewise invite 7-foot junior college transfer Noah Boyed next fall.This is the fourth straight class Baylor has landed a luxury possibility, following Ja’Kobe Walter (No. 8 in 2023), Keyonte George( No. 6 in 2022)and Kendall Brown(No. 17 in 2021).

Edgecombe is the program’s highest-ranked dedication given that Isaiah Austin, who was ranked No. 3 in the 2012 class.