Valdez 'VJ' Edgecombe Jr. played as a guard for the Baylor Bears in the Big 12 Conference in the 2024/25 season. He was a freshman last season, and he has made himself eligible for the 2025 NBA draft after just one collegiate season. Edgecombe was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in New York twice in consecutive seasons. He also played in the McDonald's All-American Game and scored nine points and five rebounds. The Jerry West Award Finalist, All-Big 12 Second Team, Big 12 All-Freshman Team, AP All-Big 12 Second Team, Naismith Trophy Watch List, and Lute Olson Award Early Season Watch List were among the honors bestowed upon VJ during his freshman year.
Edgecombe hails from Bimini and attended Long Island Lutheran High School. He participated in the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament in the Bahamian National Team alongside Buddy Hield and Deandre Ayton. During his senior season, he guided the Crusaders to the No. 2 ranking in the ESPN High School Basketball rankings. Edgecombe also led the Long Island Lutheran basketball team to the Chipotle National Finals, which was previously referred to as the GEICO Nationals Tournament, where they made it to the quarterfinals before losing to Columbus. Columbus then lost in the semifinals to Montverde Academy, which was led by Baylor signee Robert Wright III.
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VJ Edgecombe NIL Deals
VJ Edgecombe has NIL deals with Panini America and PSD Underwear as of June 2025. (via On3).
VJ Edgecombe NIL Deal Tracker
VJ Edgecombe has been endorsing Panini America and PSD Underwear as of June 2025, as per On3 data.
| Date | Deal Partners |
|---|---|
| 4/01/24 | Panini America |
| 2/20/24 | PSD Underwear |
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VJ Edgecombe Notable NIL Deals
Panini America
VJ Edgecombe signed with Panini America on April 1, 2024.
PSD Underwear
VJ Edgecombe signed with PSD Underwear on February 20, 2024. PSD Underwear is a premium-affordable underwear company designed specifically for athletes.
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