VJ Edgecombe is back on the international stage with the Bahamian National Team, and he absolutely lit up the court against Panama, dropping a massive 25 points in a 100-82 victory. This dude was previously a no-show for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, sitting out the earlier match against Uruguay, but his return was one of the biggest talking points going into Monday night’s game.
Edgecombe’s Electric Return for the Bahamas
The Bahamas had already cruised past Uruguay 103-94 without Edgecombe or former Sixer Eric Gordon, with Buddy Hield going off for 28 points in that one. So, you know, they were doing fine. But when it came to Panama, everyone was buzzing about Edgecombe’s potential return, and he delivered in a big way. He wasn’t just back, he was *back*. The Sixers’ star gave us a real look into what he’s been grinding on over the past few months. He poured in 25 points, and get this, seven of his 16 made baskets came from beyond the arc. That’s serious firepower, and it played a huge part in securing the 100-82 win over Panama. The Bahamas swept Window 4, bringing their record to 4-4 with 12 points, sitting just behind Canada, Argentina, and Uruguay in their group.
What This Means for His Sophomore Year with the Sixers
Look, we know the competition on the international stage isn’t always NBA-level talent, but you absolutely cannot scoff at this kind of performance. This was Edgecombe’s chance to flex and show off the skills he’s been working on in the lab. Remember, this guy earned All-Rookie honors last season, averaging 16 points and 5.6 rebounds across 75 games. That’s a solid first year! Now, with all the new additions Philadelphia made in the offseason, it’s absolutely crucial to see Edgecombe keep progressing in his second year in the league. This kind of outing, even in qualifiers, is exactly what you want to see from a young star looking to take that next big leap.
You gotta be hyped to see Edgecombe continue this development. His appearance and performance here just give us a glimpse of what’s to come. Keep an eye on his continued progression, because if he keeps this up, the Sixers are going to be in an even better spot heading into the new season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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