{"id":694489,"date":"2026-04-02T19:34:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/694489\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:34:35","slug":"nba-makes-major-vj-edgecombe-announcement-after-76ers-wizards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/694489\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Makes Major VJ Edgecombe Announcement After 76ers-Wizards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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VJ Edgecombe is a rising star in Philly<\/p>\n

The NBA<\/a> announced the two Rookie of the Month winners for March on Thursday, April 2.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> rookie VJ Edgecombe is the winner to represent the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

via NBA on X<\/a>: Sacramento Kings<\/a> center Maxime Raynaud and Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.<\/p>\n

Edgecombe and Raynaud beat out Kon Knueppel, Will Riley, Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, and Dylan Harper.<\/p>\n

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GettyBOSTON, MA \u2013 OCTOBER 22: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball over Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics<\/a> in the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on October 22, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

VJ Edgecombe Had A Strong March<\/p>\n

Throughout March, Edgecombe missed a small stretch of games. He was absent for three matchups against the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those absences weren\u2019t enough to affect Edgecombe\u2019s running for the monthly award.<\/p>\n

He appeared in 13 games, helping the very undermanned Sixers post a 7-6 record. Seeing the court for over 32 minutes per game, Edgecombe shot 45.4% from the field, and knocked down 36.1% from three, on 5.5 attempts per game.<\/p>\n

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 DECEMBER 20: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> in the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 20, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

With his efficient shooting, Edgecombe averaged 18.9 points per game, along with 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Defensively, he\u2019s snatching 1.2 steals per game.<\/p>\n

Edgecombe is top three this season in scoring for NBA rookies. He leads all rookies for steals per game.<\/p>\n

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GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 DECEMBER 07: Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> after a game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 07, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Los Angeles Lakers won 112-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

A Look At VJ Edgecombe\u2019s Rookie Season<\/p>\n

Overall, Edgecombe has appeared in 69 games this season, seeing the court for an average of 34.8 minutes. He is producing 16.1 points per game on 44.0% shooting, while serving as a full-time starter for the Sixers.<\/p>\n

The former third-overall pick is gearing up for his first postseason action in the coming weeks, as the Sixers have clinched a Play-In spot. They are currently fighting for a top-six seed as well.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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