VJ Edgecombe - NBA Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, we will track where Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe appears in the latest NBA mock drafts.

VJ Edgecombe NBA Mock Drafts

Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which VJ Edgecombe has appeared:

For the Win — Bryan Kalbrosky

Round 1, Pick 4 — Charlotte Hornets

V.J. Edgecombe is an exciting two-way prospect who can contribute on both ends of the floor. He would join Tari Eason, Matisse Thybulle, and Gary Payton II as the only high-major NCAA men's basketball players since 2009 to record both a steal percentage above 4.5 percent and block percentage 3.5 percent, per Bart Torvik. As a scorer, meanwhile, Edgecombe and Flagg are currently the only high-major freshmen with both 15 dunks and 3-pointers each so far this season.

CBS Sports — Adam Finkelstein

Round 1, Pick 5 — Utah Jazz

This is where it gets very uncertain. Edgecombe hasn't played like the top-five prospect advertised just yet, but his athleticism, competitiveness and defensive upside are undeniable. He's 9 for 21 from behind the arc in his last five games. If he can keep that pace and eliminate some of those offensive no-show nights (four points vs. Gonzaga, two vs. New Orleans, four vs. Iowa State), he could appeal to someone like Danny Ainge.

Bleacher Report — Jonathan Wasserman

Round 1, Pick 4 — Charlotte Hornets

Consistency has been an issue for VJ Edgecombe, but 100th percentile athleticism and clear shotmaking ability will keep scouts patient.

He's made multiple threes in five of six games. Despite lacking in the creation department, he's adding value with his ball-moving (3.2 assists), while a 4.8 steal percentage puts him on a short list of special defensive playmakers.

The biggest concern may be Edgecombe's struggles finishing below the rim, where he's made just 44.7 percent of his layups.

The Athletic — Sam Vecenie

Round 1, Pick 5 — Utah Jazz

Edgecombe hasn't been particularly impressive this season, but scouts remain excited about his blend of athleticism and motor. A big part of the reason Edgecombe remains this high is that very few other prospects have screamed up the board to take the slot from him.

Edgecombe's ability to impact the game when he doesn't have the ball has stood out to scouts. He's an excellent defender who uses his athleticism and strength to disrupt everything opposing players do at the point of attack. He's aggressive and hawking in passing lanes. He's a monster weakside rim protector for a guard. While he struggles to play with the ball in his hand compared to what a top-five pick usually looks like, he is a good decision-maker who doesn't make many mistakes.

The key with Edgecombe the rest of the way will be proving that he can shoot it at a higher clip than he has thus far (he made over 40 percent from 3 off the catch in each of his last two seasons at Long Island Lutheran) and continuing to show any growth the ball in his hands. As I mentioned in the preseason, I've felt for a long time like Edgecombe's left hand is a serious issue, and he needs to keep working on his comfort level to actualize his ability to navigate creases and cracks in the defense out of ball screens. Right now, he looks most similar to someone like an explosive Gary Harris. That's a valuable player, but I don't know that it's someone teams will be particularly enthusiastic about at No. 5.

ESPN — Givony/Woo

Round 1, Pick 4 — Toronto Raptors

The Raptors appear destined for a high draft pick and could be in the market for a combo guard such as Edgecombe, who can play on or off the ball alongside franchise stalwart Scottie Barnes. Although Edgecombe has been up and down for Baylor, teams remain intrigued: His explosiveness, improving feel, and impressive defensive playmaking (5.1% steal rate, 4.6% block rate) are key attributes that point to his upside.

He might need to perform better offensively to secure a spot this high in the draft -- his shooting has been subpar -- but front offices will work to understand the on-court context of his season, as he has been playing away from the ball quite a bit on a guard-driven team. If Edgecombe can turn a corner through the thick of conference play, he'll strengthen his draft case here. -- Woo

Fox Sports — John Fanta

Round 1, Pick 7 — Brooklyn Nets

The 6-5 prospect is a two-way guard who takes pride in how he defends, sitting in the top 20 in the country with 2.5 steals per game for the Bears. He is as good as any prospect on that end of the floor in this draft while possessing a great first step and the body control to make him a quality finisher on offense. He's another prospect who has to work on his jumper, but Edgecombe does so much to impact the game with 12.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

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