Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Edmond Byron Sumner is an American professional basketball player known for his speed and versatility as a guard.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Edmond Byron Sumner
  • Nickname: Not widely/publicly documented in reliable biographical sources
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: December 31, 1995
  • Hometown: Detroit, Michigan, United States
  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) listed by NBA.com; measured 6 ft 5.75 in in shoes at the 2017 combine (NBA)
  • Weight: 196 lb (89 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 9 in at the 2017 NBA Draft Combine (NBADraft.net)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly listed in reliable sources I could verify
  • Jersey Number:
  • Position: Point guard / shooting guard / guard
  • High School: Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills, Michigan) (Wikipedia)
  • College: Xavier University (2014–2017)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2017, Round 2, Pick 52; his rights were then dealt to the Indiana Pacers (NBA)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Xavier Musketeers (2014–2017) (Xavier University Athletics)
    • Indiana Pacers (2017–2021)
    • Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2017–2019)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2022–2023)
    • Charlotte Hornets (signed in preseason, 2023)
    • Žalgiris Kaunas (2023–2024) (Euroleague Basketball)
    • Sichuan Blue Whales (2024–2025)
    • Guangdong Southern Tigers (2025–present) (Wikipedia)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA; he did win the 2024 Lithuanian National Cup with Žalgiris, but that is not an NBA championship ring (Euroleague Basketball)
  • Children: Not publicly listed
  • Siblings: Not publicly listed

Player Archetype / Play Style

Edmond Sumner’s player archetype is that of a long, explosive combo guard who blends slashing, transition pressure, and secondary playmaking rather than fitting into a purely pass-first mold. Defensively, he projects best as an active perimeter disruptor who can guard across backcourt spots, use his length to close passing lanes, and bother handlers with his reach and speed. Offensively, Sumner’s role is built around downhill creation, open-floor attacks, and attacking gaps off the dribble, with enough passing feel to keep the ball moving and enough burst to collapse a defense. Physically, he stands out for his size for a guard, plus wingspan, quick first step, and springy athleticism, traits that have long been central to his appeal. Overall, his play style is that of an attacking two-way guard whose value comes from pace, rim pressure, positional versatility, and the kind of length-driven disruption that gives him impact on both ends. (draftexpress.com)

Sources:

Xavier Athletics — Edmond Sumner – 2016-17 Men’s Basketball Roster
NBA.com — Edmond Sumner | Guard | Brooklyn Nets
DraftExpress — Edmond Sumner NBA Draft Scouting Report and Video Analysis
NBADraft.net — Edmond Sumner
Indiana Pacers — Player Review 2018: Edmond Sumner