33 - Gavin Edwards
6-9, 230 Power Forward

Birthday
01/15/88 (37.3 yrs)
Hometown
Gilbert, AZ
High School
Mesquite
Team Site Profile
Statistics
Athleticism
6
Size
8
Defense
7
Strength
6
Quickness
7
Leadership
7
Jump Shot
8
NBA Ready
8
Rebounding
7
Potential
7
Post Skills
6
Intangibles
7
84 Overall:
Weaknesses: Lack of physical strength and ability to bang inside is his biggest weakness … The biggest knock on Edwards will be his lack of physicality in the aint … Edwards does not possess the skill set to be a small forward, so improving on his low-post game will be a necessity. Not a great athlete … Cannot finish very well after contact … Does not display much elevation in getting rebounds … Slow in releasing his jumpshot … Does not regularly exhibit full repertoire of low-post moves … Not a shot blocker… Loses his man on the offensive glass more than he should … Does not create contact in the post with enough regularity …
Notes: Edwards is one of those players who should get a look from NBA teams even though he is likely to go undrafted … With his above average ability to run the floor, shoot the mid-range jumpshot and consistently make free throws, Edwards has some potential for the next level, however his game appears to be better suited for Europe …
Adam Giardino – 2/25/2010
Weaknesses: Lacks go-to post moves…Still is a bit skinny and needs to add strength so he can establish position more effectively … Not aparticularly explosive leaper, but has good instincts and solid athleticism that can make him a legitimate shot-blocking threat … Though he has a good midrange stroke, Edwards is hesitant to shoot the ball when he catches it at the high-post … Only played 6.7 minutes per game as a freshman, so much of his tentativeness can be attributed to lack of playing time.
Notes: Edwards father, Earl, played in the NFL for 11 seasons. Edwards was a late bloomer who was being recruited by mostly mid-major schools until UConn offered. He has the size and skill set to be a very productive player, and with four years under Jim Calhoun coaching, he projects as a potential NBA prospect.
Kevin Duffy – 10/19/2007