Kessler Edwards
![]() Edwards with Pepperdine in 2019 | |
No. 14 – Brooklyn Nets | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Glendale, California | August 9, 2000
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Etiwanda (Rancho Cucamonga, California) |
College | Pepperdine (2018–2021) |
NBA draft | 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
Selected by the Brooklyn Nets | |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021–present | Brooklyn Nets |
2021–present | →Long Island Nets |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Kessler Donovan Edwards (born August 9, 2000) is an American basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Pepperdine Waves.
High school career[]
Edwards played basketball for Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. As a junior, he averaged 17 points and nine rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Baseline League honors.[1] Edwards averaged 21.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game as a senior and was named Baseline League MVP.[2] He competed for Prodigy Elite on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[3] A consensus three-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Pepperdine.[4]
College career[]
As a freshman at Pepperdine, Edwards averaged 10 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. He was a WCC All-Freshman Team selection.[5] As a sophomore, Edwards averaged 13.8 points and a team-leading 7.5 rebounds per game. He was named to the Second Team All-WCC.[6] On January 21, 2021, he recorded a career-high 37 points and 11 rebounds in an 85–68 win over Pacific.[7] He led Pepperdine to the College Basketball Invitational title and was named MVP.[8] As a junior, Edwards averaged 17.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-WCC recognition. On April 23, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.[9] He later signed with BDA and WME Sports, forgoing his remaining eligibility.[10]
Professional career[]
Edwards was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 44th pick by the Brooklyn Nets,[11] and was later included in the roster of the Brooklyn Nets for the 2021 NBA Summer League.[12] On August 16, he signed a two-way contract with the Nets. Under the terms of the deal he will split time between Brooklyn and their NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.[13]
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 |
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2018–19 | Pepperdine | 34 | 27 | 28.8 | .438 | .370 | .694 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 9.8 |
2019–20 | Pepperdine | 31 | 31 | 32.7 | .471 | .437 | .761 | 7.4 | 1.5 | .9 | 1.8 | 13.6 |
2020–21 | Pepperdine | 27 | 26 | 33.9 | .491 | .378 | .876 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 17.2 |
Career | 92 | 84 | 31.6 | .469 | .395 | .789 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 13.3 |
Personal life[]
Edwards's older brother, Kameron, played college basketball for Pepperdine before embarking on a professional career.[14]
References[]
- ^ Marshall, Pete (April 12, 2017). "All-area boys basketball: Chino Hills' LiAngelo Ball is Player of the year". The San Bernardino Sun. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Gardner, Michelle (April 12, 2018). "Onyeka Okongwu named 2018 Bulletin/Sun All-Area Basketball Player of the Year". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Ugland, Devin (July 20, 2017). "Recruiting Report: Kessler Edwards (2018)". Prep Hoops. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Resendiz, Jacob (August 26, 2018). "Dream Realized: Edwards Brothers Play Together on Pepperdine's Mens Basketball Team". The Graphic. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "Pepperdine's Edwards Invited to USA Basketball U19 Camp". West Coast Conference. May 23, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Burgess, Jason (June 19, 2020). "WCC Basketball: Breakout candidates from each team for 2020-21 season". Busting Brackets. FanSided. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Former Etiwanda star Kessler Edwards is having fine season for Pepperdine; will he be in NBA some day?". Fontana Herald News. February 9, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, McKenzie (March 30, 2021). "Pepperdine Men's Basketball Wins CBI Title". The Malibu Times. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (April 23, 2021). "Pepperdine's Kessler Edwards declaring for 2021 NBA draft". ESPN. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Vault Jr., Jacoby (June 30, 2021). "BDA and WME Signs Kessler Edwards". Sports Agent Blog. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Ex-Etiwanda High School star Kessler Edwards is chosen by Brooklyn Nets in NBA draft". Fontana Herald News. July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets announce summer League roster". nba.com. August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "BROOKLYN NETS SIGN KESSLER EDWARDS TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. August 16, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "50 for 50 Spotlight: Kameron Edwards". Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. April 20, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
External links[]
- 2000 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from California
- Brooklyn Nets draft picks
- Brooklyn Nets players
- Long Island Nets players
- Pepperdine Waves men's basketball players
- Small forwards
- Sportspeople from Glendale, California