Sixers to hold VJ Edgecombe, 2 others
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VJ Edgecombe surprised many fans when he chose No. 77 after getting drafted by the 76ers, and now we know the reason why.
Washington only scored 58 points without Tre Johnson and Alex Sarr. Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington were also held out of the contest. AJ Johnson impressed from the Wizards lineup, though, with a game high 20 points.
Won't play Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe edged out Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg at halftime in NBA Summer League.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Tony Jones: VJ Edgecombe, Justin Edwards and Adem Bona
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VJ Edgecombe faced media after Philadelphia 76ers beat Washington Wizards. Despite a slow start, Edgecombe scored 15 points. He acknowledged missed shots as part of the game. Teammate Johni Broome praised Edgecombe's defense.
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Liberty Ballers on MSNEdgecombe struggles early but finds groove in second half to lead Sixers to winVJ Edgecombe was scoreless in the first half but dropped 15 points and stuffed the stat sheet in the second half to lead the Sixers over the Wizards in Vegas.
During a Las Vegas podcast appearance, 76ers HC Nick Nurse raved about how VJ Edgecombe could translate his explosive game to the NBA level.