The Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Adding a young player like him is a big piece for the future as the Sixers look to bounce back from a miserable 24-58 season that was decimated by injury.

The Sixers rookie shared his thoughts on landing with the franchise via the draft and why he's excited for his debut season

The Philadelphia 76ers have had an interesting last 12 months, first watching their max signing of Paul George crash and burn in epic fashion, but being rewarded for their misery with the number three overall pick. At that spot, the 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe, the standout combo guard from Baylor who burst onto the NCAA scene a year ago.