Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Justin Te’jon Edwards is an American professional basketball player, currently signed to a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA and the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.

Player Profile

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Justin Te’jon Edwards
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: December 16, 2003
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 203 pounds (92 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Jersey Number: 19
  • High School: Imhotep Institute Charter High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • College: University of Kentucky (2023–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Went undrafted in 2024; subsequently signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 4, 2024.
  • Professional Teams:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present)
    • Delaware Blue Coats (2024–present, via two-way contract)
  • Championship Rings: None to date

Personal Life:

  • Children: Information not publicly available
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available
  • Notable Family: Mother, Ebony Twiggs, played college basketball at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and professionally in Portugal.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Justin Edwards projects as a complementary two-way wing whose appeal comes more from his size, athletic tools and scalable skill set than from high-volume shot creation. Defensively, he fits as a switchable perimeter defender who can take wings, contest with length and hold his own within a team scheme, while offensively he looks most comfortable as an off-ball scorer who can spot up, attack closeouts, cut into space and finish plays without needing to dominate possession. Physically, Edwards has prototypical NBA wing dimensions at around 6-foot-6 to 6-foot-7 and roughly 209 pounds, with a long frame, smooth mobility and room to keep adding strength. In broader terms, his play style reads as that of a modern utility wing: left-handed, fluid, not overly flashy, but built to contribute through connective offense, transition play and defensive versatility if his jumper and assertiveness continue to stabilize. (NBA)

NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | Justin Edwards | NBA.com
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kentucky’s Justin Edwards
NBA Draft Room — Justin Edwards