BDA and WME Sports have recently announced the singing of Kessler Edwards who will be joining their 2021 NBA Draft Class alongside Scottie Barnes, Greg Brown III, Josh Christopher, Balsa Koprivica, Neemias Queta, and Ethan Thompson.
The 6’8″, 215-pound forward is from Rancho Cucamonga, California where he attended Etiwanda High School located in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Prior to attending Pepperdine University, Edwards was ranked a three-star recruit. Edwards averaged 21.3 PPG, and 7.3 RPG as a senior while leading Etiwanda to a 30-4 record and to the Southern California Open Division regional final. Edwards was also named the Baseline League MVP and earned several spots on the Cal-Hi Sports All-State Open Division/D1 first team and the All-CIF Southern Section Open Division first team.
In his Junior season at Pepperdine University, Edwards started 26 0f 27 games averaging 17.2 PPG 6.8 RPG, and 1.2 BPG. Edwards also ranked second in blocks, second in free throw percentage and seventh in scoring and rebounding. In his Junior season with the Waves, Edwards also led the team in 24 double-figure scoring games and five double-doubles. Edwards received the following accolade for the 2020-21 season: All-WCC 1st Team.