Kyler Edwards

Kyler Alexander Edwards (born May 3, 1999) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Houston Cougars.

Kyler Edwards
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1999-05-03) May 3, 1999
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Motor City Cruise
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-AAC (2022)

High school career

Edwards began his high school career at Bowie High School. He played alongside Cade Cunningham. As a junior, he averaged 22.4 points, six rebounds and 3.1 assists per game and was named District 4-6A Offensive Player of the Year. For his senior season, Edwards transferred to Findlay Prep to play for coach Rodney Haddix. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.[1] Considered a three-star recruit, Edwards committed to playing college basketball for Texas Tech over offers from Butler, Georgia Tech, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas State, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, USC and Virginia Tech.[2]

College career

In the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, Edwards scored 12 points and had three rebounds in the loss to Virginia. As a freshman, he averaged 5.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.[3] On January 20, 2020, Edwards was named Big 12 player of the week after posting 24 points against Kansas State and 22 points in the Red Raiders' home win over Iowa State.[4] He averaged 11.4 points, four rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore.[5] As a junior, Edwards averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 41.8 percent from three-point range. He was a Big 12 honorable mention selection. Following the season he opted to transfer to Houston, picking the Cougars over LSU and Texas.[6] On January 15, 2022, Edwards scored a career-high 29 points including seven three-pointers in a 66–64 win against Tulsa.[7] He was named to the Second Team All-AAC.[8]

Professional career

Motor City Cruise (2022–2023)

On November 3, 2022, Edwards was named to the opening night roster for the Motor City Cruise.[9]

On May 5, 2023, Edwards signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[10] He was released on May 25 without appearing in a game for the club.[11] On September 25, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets,[12] but was waived three days later.[13]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Texas Tech 38017.8.413.449.6602.21.1.6.25.5
2019–20 Texas Tech 313133.4.404.322.7734.03.1.9.511.4
2020–21 Texas Tech 292631.2.408.418.7894.82.81.1.510.1
2021–22 Houston 373734.1.369.333.6975.93.21.0.413.8
Career 1359428.7.393.361.7294.22.5.9.410.1

Personal life

Edwards is the son of Lori Alexander and Kelvin Edwards. His father played football for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980s.[14]

References
  1. "Houston Welcomes Guard Kyler Edwards". Houston Cougars. April 14, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  2. Conner, Matthew (December 18, 2018). "Texas Tech basketball: Kyler Edwards latest Red Raider freshman phenom". Wreck 'Em Red. FanSided. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  3. Johnson, Jarret (July 5, 2019). "Edwards thrust into leadership role". 247 Sports. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  4. "Kyler Edwards named Big 12 Player of the Week". KLBK. January 20, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  5. Mainville, Ryan (October 22, 2020). "Kyler Edwards ready to offer experience in upcoming season". The Daily Toreador. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  6. Duarte, Joseph (April 14, 2021). "Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards to transfer to Houston". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  7. "Edwards' 7 3s help No. 11 Houston escape Tulsa 66-64". ESPN. Associated Press. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  8. "American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors" (Press release). American Athletic Conference. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  9. "Motor City Cruise Roster 2022-23". NBA.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  10. "Calgary Surge Sign Guard Kyler Edwards". CEBL.ca. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. "TRANSACTIONS". CEBL.ca. May 25, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  12. Smith, Keith [@KeithSmithNBA] (September 25, 2023). "The Brooklyn Nets announced they have waived Jordan Hall and Keifer Sykes. The Nets have signed Kyler Edwards" (Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2023 – via Twitter.
  13. Adams, Luke (September 29, 2023). "Nets Waive Scottie Lindsey, Kyler Edwards". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  14. Leslie, Mike (April 5, 2019). "Meet the North Texas family living the dream at the Final Four". WFAA. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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