Jesse David Edwards is a Dutch professional basketball player known for his skills as a center.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Jesse David Edwards
- Nationality: Dutch
- Date of Birth: March 18, 2000
- Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Height: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
- Weight: 236 pounds (107 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch
- Shoe Size: Size 20 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Center
- Jersey Number: 14
- High School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
- College:
- Syracuse University (2019–2023)
- West Virginia University (2023–2024)
- NBA Draft: Went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft
- Professional Teams:
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2024–present)
- Iowa Wolves (2024–present, via two-way contract)
- Championship Rings: None to date
College Achievements:
- Third-team All-ACC (2023)
- ACC All-Defensive Team (2023)
Professional Career:
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Edwards signed a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 9, 2024. This agreement allows him to split his time between the Timberwolves and their NBA G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves.
National Team Career:
Edwards has represented the Netherlands in international competitions. He was part of the Dutch National Team that competed in the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket, contributing in games against Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Poland.
Personal Life:
- Siblings: Edwards has an older brother, Kai Edwards, who also plays basketball and has competed for the Netherlands’ national team.
- Children: None
Edwards began playing basketball at age 14 and later joined the youth section of Apollo Amsterdam. He attended Amsterdams Lyceum high school in the Netherlands before moving to the United States to play for IMG Academy.