VJ Edgecombe made his professional debut yesterday against Finland, and his lack of experience was not evident at any moment.
The young man from the island nation had never played a game under FIBA rules until yesterday. However, there was no fear. In the fourth quarter, he dunked over Oliver Nkamhoua. He spoke to “Basket News” about this and other topics.
“A few players tried, including myself. I missed, but I saw him a second time and told myself, ‘I have to try again.’ I just wanted to finish the play,” began the young VJ Edgecombe.
The game ended with him scoring 20 points, and for him, the support of his teammates is crucial:
“My teammates encourage me to play hard and be aggressive and, of course, to do whatever it takes to win. The main thing is to stay together. We do that all the time, and it has allowed us to achieve a great victory. I have a great feeling about all this. So it will be crucial to stay connected, communicate, and do what we know. I play with veterans and professionals, NBA players, and they know how to win.”
He is surrounded by exceptionally talented players. Buddy Hield, Deandre Ayton, and Eric Gordon play the role of mentors.
“I am blessed to have them. We have a bunch of professionals, NBA players. The whole team is full of them. This was my first time playing against professionals, so they were telling me what to do. They told me to play hard. I try to listen to them and stay focused,” concluded the humble VJ Edgecombe.
The Bahamian is projected by many experts as the seventh pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and with performances like these, he will only elevate his position. He will get the chance to rise his stock again, because the Bahamas are playing against Poland.