Kyler Alexander Edwards (born May 3, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for JDA Dijon of the LNB Élite. He played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Houston Cougars.
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | LNB Élite |
Personal information | |
Born | Arlington, Texas, U.S. | May 3, 1999
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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College |
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NBA draft | 2022: undrafted |
Playing career | 2022–present |
Career history | |
2022–2023 | Motor City Cruise |
2023–2024 | Long Island Nets |
2024 | Metros de Santiago |
2024 | Calgary Surge |
2024–present | JDA Dijon |
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High school career
editEdwards began his high school career at Bowie High School. He played alongside Cade Cunningham. As a junior, he averaged 22.4 points, six rebounds and 3.1 assists per game and was named District 4-6A Offensive Player of the Year. For his senior season, Edwards transferred to Findlay Prep to play for coach Rodney Haddix. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.[1] Considered a three-star recruit, Edwards committed to playing college basketball for Texas Tech over offers from Butler, Georgia Tech, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas State, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, USC and Virginia Tech.[2]
College career
editIn the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Edwards scored 12 points and had three rebounds in the loss to Virginia. As a freshman, he averaged 5.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.[3] On January 20, 2020, Edwards was named Big 12 player of the week after posting 24 points against Kansas State and 22 points in the Red Raiders' home win over Iowa State.[4] He averaged 11.4 points, four rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore.[5] As a junior, Edwards averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 41.8 percent from three-point range. He was a Big 12 honorable mention selection. Following the season he opted to transfer to Houston, picking the Cougars over LSU and Texas.[6] On January 15, 2022, Edwards scored a career-high 29 points including seven three-pointers in a 66–64 win against Tulsa.[7] He was named to the Second Team All-AAC.[8]
Professional career
editMotor City Cruise (2022–2023)
editOn November 3, 2022, Edwards was named to the opening night roster for the Motor City Cruise.[9]
On May 5, 2023, Edwards signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[10] He was released on May 25 without appearing in a game for the club.[11]
Long Island Nets (2023–2024)
editOn September 25, 2023, Edwards signed with the Brooklyn Nets,[12] but was waived three days later.[13] On October 28, he joined the Long Island Nets.[14]
Metros de Santiago (2024)
editOn May 24, 2024, Edwards signed with the Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.[15]
Calgary Surge (2024)
editOn July 9, 2024, Edwards signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League,[16] but was released on July 28 to join JDA Dijon.
JDA Dijon (2024–present)
editOn July 9, 2024, Edwards signed with JDA Dijon of the LNB Élite.[17]
Career statistics
editGP | 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
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2018–19 | Texas Tech | 38 | 0 | 17.8 | .413 | .449 | .660 | 2.2 | 1.1 | .6 | .2 | 5.5 |
2019–20 | Texas Tech | 31 | 31 | 33.4 | .404 | .322 | .773 | 4.0 | 3.1 | .9 | .5 | 11.4 |
2020–21 | Texas Tech | 29 | 26 | 31.2 | .408 | .418 | .789 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .5 | 10.1 |
2021–22 | Houston | 37 | 37 | 34.1 | .369 | .333 | .697 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .4 | 13.8 |
Career | 135 | 94 | 28.7 | .393 | .361 | .729 | 4.2 | 2.5 | .9 | .4 | 10.1 |
Personal life
editEdwards is the son of Lori Alexander and Kelvin Edwards. His father played football for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980s.[18]
References
edit- ^ "Houston Welcomes Guard Kyler Edwards". Houston Cougars. April 14, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Conner, Matthew (December 18, 2018). "Texas Tech basketball: Kyler Edwards latest Red Raider freshman phenom". Wreck 'Em Red. FanSided. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Jarret (July 5, 2019). "Edwards thrust into leadership role". 247 Sports. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Kyler Edwards named Big 12 Player of the Week". KLBK. January 20, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Mainville, Ryan (October 22, 2020). "Kyler Edwards ready to offer experience in upcoming season". The Daily Toreador. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph (April 14, 2021). "Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards to transfer to Houston". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Edwards' 7 3s help No. 11 Houston escape Tulsa 66-64". ESPN. Associated Press. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ "American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors" (Press release). American Athletic Conference. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Motor City Cruise Roster 2022-23". NBA.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "Calgary Surge Sign Guard Kyler Edwards". CEBL.ca. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "TRANSACTIONS". CEBL.ca. May 25, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Keith [@KeithSmithNBA] (September 25, 2023). "The Brooklyn Nets announced they have waived Jordan Hall and Keifer Sykes. The Nets have signed Kyler Edwards" (Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Adams, Luke (September 29, 2023). "Nets Waive Scottie Lindsey, Kyler Edwards". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster". NetsDaily.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Metros de Santiago [@MetrosSantiago] (May 24, 2024). "Anunciamos la contratación de Kyler Edwards. Es un escolta de 6-4 de estatura. ¡Bienvenido a la #FamiliaMetros! @lnbrd" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved May 25, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "THE CALGARY SURGE SIGN TWO ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO THEIR 2024 ROSTER". CalgarySurge.ca. July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Kyler Edwards complète la ligne arrière de la JDA Bourgogne Dijon". JDADijon.com (in French). July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Leslie, Mike (April 5, 2019). "Meet the North Texas family living the dream at the Final Four". WFAA. Retrieved July 20, 2021.