NBA Comparison: TyTy Washington

Strengths: Edwards is a mature, experienced lead guard with an appealing blend of size, athleticism, and all-around production … At 6’3”, 200 pounds, he possesses very solid size for the point guard position along with good strength and explosiveness, particularly as a leaper around the basket where he has shown solid explosiveness and occasional above-the-rim finishing ability uncommon for a floor general … Athletic lead guard who plays with poise and understands how to impact the game without forcing offense … Effective pick-and-roll operator who consistently makes smart reads and facilitates within the flow of the offense … Strong ball handler who keeps the game organized and demonstrates a very good feel for when to attack versus when to set teammates up … Crafty drive-and-dish ability stands out, as he collapses defenses and finds open shooters or cutters effectively … Facilitates well and plays a highly efficient style, averaging 4.9 assists to just 1.9 turnovers per game as a senior while finishing with an excellent assist-to-turnover profile throughout his college career … Defense is arguably his calling card and the trait most likely to help him carve out an NBA role … Productive defensive playmaker with outstanding anticipation and instincts … Averaged 2.3 steals per game as a senior and 2.4 as a junior, consistently disrupting passing lanes and generating transition opportunities … An extremely disruptive point-of-attack defender who competes with toughness, activity, and strong anticipation, frequently making life difficult on opposing guards … Extremely active defender who competes hard and brings toughness on the perimeter … Strong rebounder for a point guard, posting 5.9 rebounds per game as a senior and frequently helping finish possessions … Displays leadership qualities, maturity, and competitiveness that should appeal to NBA decision-makers … Showed steady improvement throughout his collegiate career, culminating in his most productive and efficient season as a senior, reinforcing the idea that he may still have room for development despite being an older prospect … Career 36.2% three-point shooter who improved both efficiency and volume as a senior, connecting on 37.2% from deep while increasing to 4.0 attempts per game … Free throw shooting also trended upward, converting 77.1% as a senior after posting a 74% career mark … Looks to make the right play and score within the rhythm of the offense rather than hunt shots, with his efficiency arguably standing out more than his raw productivity … One of the few guards in college basketball capable of stuffing the stat sheet across categories, recording multiple triple-doubles and becoming the only Division I player to post three games of at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals during the 2025–26 season … Earned All-ACC Honorable Mention and ACC All-Defensive Team honors while receiving votes for Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player.

Weaknesses: Advanced age is one of the biggest hurdles to his draft stock, as Edwards enters the draft at 23.6 years old (born 11/2/2002), limiting perceived upside compared to younger guard prospects … Lacks significant draft buzz and remains somewhat overlooked despite strong production and winning intangibles … Not a prolific scorer, averaging just 7.8 points per game over his collegiate career and 12.7 as a senior, leading evaluators to question why he is not more assertive offensively given his physical tools and athleticism … Can occasionally become overly aggressive attacking the basket, forcing drives into traffic and leading to unnecessary turnovers … While a capable shooter, he does not project as a true knockdown perimeter threat … Career shooting indicators are solid but not exceptional, with his three-point volume only ticking upward during his senior campaign and his free throw percentage suggesting average rather than elite touch … Good athlete but not an overwhelming one by NBA standards, lacking elite burst or top-end speed compared with some of the league’s more dynamic lead guards … Ended his senior season with a right ankle injury that caused him to miss the final five games and the NCAA Tournament, limiting his opportunity to build momentum and visibility late in the pre-draft cycle … Offensive aggression can fluctuate from game to game, and some scouts may wonder whether there is more scoring upside still untapped or if his pass-first mentality limits his ceiling …

Outlook: Edwards profiles as an intriguing sleeper prospect whose NBA value may exceed where he is ultimately selected, if selected at all … Playing alongside talented teammates at SMU, including high-scoring wing Jaron Pierre, arguably limited some of his offensive opportunities and may have masked greater scoring ability than the numbers suggest … Despite not receiving an NBA Draft Combine invite, his defensive instincts, maturity, efficiency, and well-rounded lead guard skill set could earn him strong consideration as a late second-round pick or priority undrafted free agent … Has the makeup of a player capable of outperforming expectations and carving out a long-term role as a reliable backup point guard who defends, facilitates, rebounds, and plays winning basketball …

Notes: Born November 2, 2002 … 23.6 years old … Native of Knoxville, Tennessee … 6’3”, 200 pounds … Senior guard at SMU after beginning his career at Tennessee … Career Stats: 110 GP, 45.7% FG, 36.2% 3PT, 74.0% FT, 3.8 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1.7 TO, 7.8 PPG … 2025–26 Stats: 28 GP, 33.2 MPG, 47.4% FG, 37.2% 3PT, 77.1% FT, 5.9 RPG, 4.9 APG, 0.2 BPG, 2.3 SPG, 1.6 PF, 1.9 TO, 12.7 PPG … Named All-ACC Honorable Mention and ACC All-Defensive Team in 2025–26 … Only Division I player in 2025–26 with three games of at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals … Recorded multiple triple-doubles as a senior, including a historic 24-point, 13-assist, 10-steal performance against Arkansas State … Missed the final five games of his senior season and the NCAA Tournament due to a right ankle injury … Former consensus four-star recruit and Tennessee Mr. Basketball winner out of Knoxville Catholic High School … Played AAU basketball for BMaze Elite….

Aran Smith 6/6/26