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Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign

Kessler Edwards (No. 14) shoots a floater against the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 28 in the Barclay’s Center. The Brooklyn Nets selected Edwards as the No. 44 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Photos courtesy of Nathaniel S. Butler via Getty Images

In his journey from role player at Pepperdine Men’s Basketball program to a rising star with the Brooklyn Nets, Kessler Edwards turned himself into a household name.

Edwards is the first player from Pepperdine to be drafted in the NBA since Alex Acker in 2005.