Vince Edwards
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 225
College: Purdue
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 4/5/1996
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 61
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2018 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 52 by the Utah Jazz (rights traded to the Houston Rockets)
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate shooter from all over the floor
Adequate low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Solid rebounder
Fairly good defensive player
Above average athlete
Good size to play multiple positions
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
May need to tweak his shooting mechanics
Can be a reluctant shooter
Can be turnover prone
Can struggle against length and athleticism
Can have lapses defensively
Does not collect many steals
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Vince Edwards is a productive, combination forward that may have a good set of all-around skills. He can score in a variety of ways, and he has improved his jump shot every year to the point where he is a reliable knock-down shooter from beyond the arc.
He also tends to make sound decisions with the basketball, and he also rebounds the ball well. But he will need to improve his defense, and he can be quite prone to defensive lapses at times.
Right now, Edwards may be a second round prospect for the upcoming draft. With his skill set, combined with having a high basketball IQ, he could end up being a solid role player in the NBA.
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Games Scouted:
12/17/16 Purdue vs. Notre Dame
1/24/17 Purdue vs. Michigan State
2/10/18 Purdue vs. Michigan State
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