VJ Edgecombe scores 25 points as Bahamas defeats Panama
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe helped lead the Bahamas to a 100-82 victory over Panama during a FIBA World Cup qualifying game on Monday night. The Baylor product recorded 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting, including a 7-for-11 performance from three-point range. This display follows an offseason focus on improving his perimeter shooting after his three-point percentage dropped during the previous NBA playoffs. Edgecombe’s performance in international competition is viewed as a sign of progress as he prepares for the upcoming NBA season. His ability to shoot effectively from deep is expected to complement the Sixers’ roster, which features Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey. The Bahamas continues its qualifying campaign following this result.
- •VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points to help the Bahamas defeat Panama 100-82.
- •The guard connected on seven of his 11 three-point attempts during the qualifying match.
- •Edgecombe worked on his jump shot throughout the offseason following a shooting slump in the playoffs.
- •He remains part of the Philadelphia 76ers roster for the upcoming season.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — VJ Edgecombe’s FIBA Performance Shows Sixers He’s Ready
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers star returns to FIBA World Cup Qualifiers with stellar outing
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe impresses as Bahamas defeats Panama
"The talented, promising combo guard VJ Edgecombe is quietly showing how he’ll develop into his role this upcoming NBA season. From midsummer into the start of the NBA season, international players return to their home countries. They do so in hopes of helping the team qualify for the FIBA World Cup. Since most fans don’t […] The post VJ Edgecombe’s FIBA Performance Shows Sixers He’s Ready appeared first on The Lead.
"Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe impresses as he helps Bahamas in Panama in the FIBA World Cup qualifying game.
"VJ Edgecombe made a thunderous return to the FIBA World Cup qualifying stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:54 PMVJ Edgecombe’s FIBA Performance Shows Sixers He’s Ready
The talented, promising combo guard VJ Edgecombe is quietly showing how he’ll develop into his role this upcoming NBA season. From midsummer into the start of the NBA season, international players return to their home countries. They do so in hopes of helping the team qualify for the FIBA World Cup. Since most fans don’t […] The post VJ Edgecombe’s FIBA Performance Shows Sixers He’s Ready appeared first on The Lead.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:53 AM76ers star returns to FIBA World Cup Qualifiers with stellar outing
VJ Edgecombe made a thunderous return to the FIBA World Cup qualifying stage.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:03 AMSixers guard VJ Edgecombe impresses as Bahamas defeats Panama
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe impresses as he helps Bahamas in Panama in the FIBA World Cup qualifying game.
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