Valdez 'VJ' Edgecombe Jr. is a collegiate basketball player for the Big 12 Conference's Baylor Bears. He is a shooting guard who was a unanimous five-star recruit and ranked among the best players in the class of 2024. VJ Edgecombe was born and raised in Bimini, Bahamas. When he was in the ninth grade, he moved to the United States, initially staying in Florida. Edgecombe spent two years at Victory International Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida before attending at Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York.
Edgecombe rose from his initial rating of 153rd in 247Sports' composite to the top five after competing in the Adidas 3SSB travel circuit as a junior in high school. Edgecombe evaluated offers from Duke and Kentucky before deciding to play collegiate basketball at Baylor. Edgecombe was chosen to play for the Bahamas national basketball team in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Valencia in 2024.
Name | VJ Edgecombe |
Age | 19 years old (as of December 2024) |
Residence | Bimini, Bahamas |
Position | Shooting Guard |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Source of Wealth | Basketball, Endorsements, Social Media |
Endorsements | Panini America, PSD Underwear |
VJ Edgecombe NIL Deal 2024
According to On3's data, VJ Edgecombe's NIL Deal valuation stands at $1.4 million, as of December 2024. According to Forbes, Edgecombe announced he would be donating some of his money from the NIL deals to pay the tuition fees for three students from his school, Gateway Christian Academy, in Bimini, Bahamas.
VJ Edgecombe’s Endorsements
VJ Edgecombe has been endorsing Panini America and PSD Underwear since February 2024, as per On3 data.
FAQ's on VJ Edgecombe's NIL Deal
A. VJ Edgecombe is 1.93 m tall.
A. VJ Edgecombe is from Bimini, Bahamas.
A. VJ Edgecombe goes to Baylor University.
A. VJ Edgecombe is 19 years old, as of December 2024.