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NBA Draft: There’s a new favorite to land Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe

Baylor star VJ Edgecombe has climbed all the way to No. 3 in the NBA Draft rankings.

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With the college basketball season all but over for most players, scouts can dig deep into the tape to determine who’s worthy of a top selection in the 2025 NBA Draft.

In recent weeks, Baylor star SG/SF VJ Edgecombe has seen his draft stock on the rise, up to the point where he’s now ahead of Rutgers’ Ace Bailey as the third-best prospect entering the league.

That’s why, with the Charlotte Hornets projected to have the third-overall pick, Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report believes they will go after the Bahamian star.

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VJ Edgecombe could play for the Charlotte Hornets

VJ Edgecombe made a number of on-brand plays in the postseason with his explosion, shotmaking, unselfish nature and defensive activity. He applied pressure with his open-floor speed, first step in the half court, hang time around the basket, spot-up shooting and quickness/motor for getting deflections and steals,” wrote Wasserman.

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Of course, a lot can happen from now to the actual day of the NBA Draft, and projections can also change after the NBA Draft Lottery. For now, he looks like the third-best player here.

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And while the Hornets need a lot of help to get back to the playoffs, landing an athletic freak and a strong force of nature like Edgecombe could certainly steer the wheel in the right direction.

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