VJ Edgecombe contributes 26 points in FIBA World Cup qualifier for Bahamas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers played a crucial role for the Bahamian national team during their FIBA World Cup qualifier against Jamaica on July 4. He scored 26 points and added eight rebounds, demonstrating his shooting accuracy with 66.7 percent from the field. Edgecombe also recorded five steals, showcasing his defensive skills. The game was a part of Bahamas' qualification campaign for the FIBA World Cup. Next, the national team will face Puerto Rico on July 6 in their sixth qualifier match.
- •Edgecombe scored 26 points and 8 rebounds against Jamaica.
- •The Bahamas team aims to qualify for the FIBA World Cup.
- •Edgecombe shot 66.7 percent from the field during the game.
- •He recorded five steals, enhancing his defensive contribution.
- •The next match for Bahamas is against Puerto Rico on July 6.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' VJ Edgecombe dazzles in FIBA World Cup qualifier
"76ers star VJ Edgecombe went off for his national team on Saturday.
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