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Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe finishes third in NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting
- Edgecombe finished third in the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year voting, behind Flagg and Knueppel.
- Edgecombe appeared on 94 of 100 ballots and had one second-place vote.
- The 20-year-old was drafted No. 3 overall in 2025 and started all 75 games.
- His averages included 16.0 points and 4.0 assists per game, with strong defense in steals and loose-ball recovery.
- Edgecombe’s debut included a historic 34-point game in Boston and clutch late-game moments.
- Coaches cited minutes as a key factor in Edgecombe's rookie year trajectory.
- Edgecombe showed improvement in shooting and ball-handling, turning some draft weaknesses into strengths.
- He contributed on both ends, delivering a positive impact beyond scoring.
- Edgecombe’s two game-winning shots highlighted his clutch scoring.
- The piece was reported by PhillyVoice’s Adam Aaronson and notes Edgecombe's ongoing rookie season narrative.
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