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NBA execs high on VJ Edgecombe after summer league, per ESPN survey

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It’s always nice when we can talk about good things involving the Sixers.

The latest (and possibly biggest) beacon of hope is third overall pick VJ Edgecombe. The rookie out of Baylor impressed in limited summer league action. His 28-point performance in his debut captured imaginations all over the Delaware Valley. His second game showcased the rest of his game and how he can make an impact even when he’s not scoring.

The good news: fans aren’t the only ones impressed.

Jeremy Woo, one of ESPN’s lead draft analysts, surveyed 20 anonymous NBA executives and scouts for their thoughts on the 2025-26 rookie class.