VJ Edgecombe, the Philadelphia 76ers' No. 3 overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, is quickly becoming a standout rookie to track. After averaging 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists during his final college season at Baylor, Edgecombe has shown significant potential. An anonymous poll of NBA executives ranked him as the best player outside of Cooper Flagg in this draft class. His impressive performance at the Utah summer league, where he scored 28 points in one game, adds to the excitement. General managers believe he could become Philadelphia's second-best player behind Joel Embiid, especially considering Embiid's health uncertainties. However, Edgecombe will compete for playing time against established players like Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain.