Kessler Edwards, a basketball small forward for the Dallas Mavericks, joined the team in August 2024, signing a two-way contract. He also plays for the Texas Legends, the Mavericks' NBA G League team. The Brooklyn Nets selected him as the 44th pick in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. For the next two seasons, he divided his time between the Nets and their NBA G League team, the Long Island Nets. In February 2023, the Sacramento Kings acquired the draft rights to David Michineau in exchange for Edwards and financial considerations. He played with their NBA G League team too, the Stockton Kings. In his three-season NBA career, he has played in 141 games, starting 27, averaging 3.4 points, 0.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds.
A California native, Edwards, went to Etiwanda High School and graduated as a three-star recruit in 2018. He committed to Pepperdine University and was named to the WCC All-Freshman Team. Further, he was named for the 2020 second-team All-WCC and the 2021 first-team All-WCC. In January 2021, he defeated Pacific 85-68, recording a career-high 37 points and 11 rebounds. He also led the Pepperdine Waves to win the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) title and was selected MVP. In his three seasons at the Pepperdine, he played in 92 games, starting 84, averaging 13.3 points, 1.2 assists and 6.5 rebounds.
What is Kessler Edwards' nationality?
Kessler Edwards is of American nationality. He was born in Glendale and raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in the United States.
Kessler Edwards' Hometown
Kessler Edwards hails from Rancho Cucamonga, California, in the U.S. In his junior year, he averaged 17 points and nine rebounds per game while playing basketball for Etiwanda High School, earning him a spot on the First Team All-Baseline League. As a senior, Edwards averaged 21.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, earning him the MVP award in the Baseline League. He played on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit with Prodigy Elite. He graduated in 2018 as a three-star recruit.
Kessler Edwards' Birthplace
Kessler Edwards was born in Glendale, California, in the United States on August 9, 2000. He's the son of Ada and Fred Edwards, according to his Pepperdine profile. His brother Kameron also played at Pepperdine and is a small forward for the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League. He has one more brother, Kyle.
FAQs on Kessler Edwards Nationality
A. Yes, Kessler Edwards has two brothers, Kameron and Kyle. Kamerons plays basketball professionally for the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League.
A. Kessler Edwards total career earnings are $3.57 million as of November 2024, according to Spotrac.
A. Kessler Edwards attended Pepperdine University from 2018 to 2021.
A. Kessler Edwards is 24 years old as of November 2024. He was born on August 9, 2000.
A. Kessler Edwards stands 6 feet 7 inches or 201 cm tall.
