VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA All-Rookie First Team After 16.0-Point Season
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Updated · CBS New York · May 21
VJ Edgecombe Makes NBA All-Rookie First Team After 16.0-Point Season
14 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 21
Philadelphia's VJ Edgecombe was named to the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team, becoming the franchise's 15th honoree and first since Ben Simmons in 2017-18.
Edgecombe was a unanimous selection after averaging 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 75 games while shooting 43.8% from 3-point range.
The No. 3 pick finished top three among rookies in points, field goals, 3-pointers, steals and minutes, and was the only rookie with 100 steals and 100 3-pointers.
His season included 35-point games against Sacramento and Oklahoma City, and he became the first Sixers rookie since Allen Iverson to post 1,000 points and 125 3-pointers.
Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the first team, giving Philadelphia a key building block alongside Tyrese Maxey after a disappointing season.
Why did Dylan Harper appear on all ballots but miss a unanimous first-team selection?
Did voters reward Cooper Flagg's individual stats over Kon Knueppel's winning impact?
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