01-08-2025
Sixers' VJ Edgecombe pulls up to Tyrese Maxey Foundation golf tournament
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was among the players who stopped by to support the Tyrese Maxey Foundation at a celebrity golf tournament on Friday.
Edgecombe was spotted at The Union League Golf Club for a round of 18 holes, along with Justin Edwards, Kyle Lowry and Maxey. The tournament was part of the foundation's second annual "Friends & Family Weekend" in Philadelphia.
Maxey will also host a basketball camp on Saturday, helping players aged 7-12 improve as overall athletes through game skills, intensive training, on-court instruction and more.
Edgecombe was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, averaging 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals on 34% shooting from 3-point range at Baylor. He finished in double figures 27 times, including a season-high 30 points on Jan. 22 in a win over Kansas State.
The third pick debuted with the Sixers in the NBA Summer League, averaging 21.5 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and 1.5 blocks on 42.5% shooting from the field. He was limited to two appearances due to a left thumb sprain.
Edgecombe has had a brief opportunity to ingratiate himself with the team and city since joining the organization. He appears to be building good chemistry with his teammates, which should enable him to have a smooth transition to the NBA next season.
