VJ Edgecombe: Gatorade’s 2022-2023 New York Basketball Star

VJ Edgecombe, a rising basketball star from Long Island, has been named the 2022-2023 Gatorade New York Boys Basketball Player of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes not only Edgecombe’s impressive athletic ability but also his academic excellence and exemplary character.

Edgecombe, has made a name for himself as a skilled player with an amazing ability to read the court and make plays. He led his team to a 21-2 record this season and a berth in the GEICO High School Nationals tournament. He is averaging 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
In his first year playing high school basketball, Edgecombe, a native of the Bahamas, led the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference in scoring. He is ranked as the nation’s No.52 recruit in the Class of 2024 by ESPN.com. His impressive stats and leadership on the court earned him recognition as the Nassau County Player of the Year.

His future is certainly bright, and he is sure to continue making an impact both on and off the court.