# Kyler Edwards > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kyler_Edwards > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kyler_Edwards.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyler_Edwards > Source revision: 1340251654 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American basketball player (born 1999)}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Kyler Edwards | image = Kyler Edwards.jpg | image_size = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|5|3}} | birth_place = [Arlington, Texas](/source/Arlington%2C_Texas), U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lbs = 205 | league = [Israeli Basketball Premier League](/source/Israeli_Basketball_Premier_League) | team = Hapoel HaEmek | position = [Shooting guard](/source/Shooting_guard) | number = 1 | high_school = * [Bowie](/source/Bowie_High_School_(Arlington%2C_Texas))
(Arlington, Texas) * [Findlay Prep](/source/Findlay_Prep)
([Henderson, Nevada](/source/Henderson%2C_Nevada)) | college = * [Texas Tech](/source/Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_basketball) (2018–2021) * [Houston](/source/Houston_Cougars_men's_basketball) (2021–2022) | draft_year = 2022 | career_start = 2022 | years1 = [2022–2023](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_NBA_G_League_season) | team1 = [Motor City Cruise](/source/Motor_City_Cruise) | years2 = [2023–2024](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_NBA_G_League_season) | team2 = [Long Island Nets](/source/Long_Island_Nets) | years3 = 2024 | team3 = [Metros de Santiago](/source/Metros_de_Santiago) | years4 = 2024 | team4 = [Calgary Surge](/source/Calgary_Surge) | years5 = 2024 | team5 = [JDA Dijon](/source/JDA_Dijon_Basket) | years6 = 2024–2025 | team6 = [Elitzur Netanya](/source/Elitzur_Netanya) | years7 = 2025–present | team7 = [Hapoel HaEmek](/source/Hapoel_HaEmek) | highlights = * Second-team All-[AAC](/source/American_Athletic_Conference) (2022) }} '''Kyler Alexander Edwards''' (born May 3, 1999) is an American professional [basketball](/source/basketball) player who plays guard for [Hapoel HaEmek](/source/Hapoel_HaEmek) of the [Israeli Basketball Premier League](/source/Israeli_Basketball_Premier_League). He played [college basketball](/source/college_basketball) for the [Texas Tech Red Raiders](/source/Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_basketball) and the [Houston Cougars](/source/Houston_Cougars_men's_basketball). ==Early life== Edwards was born in [Arlington, Texas](/source/Arlington%2C_Texas). His mother is Lori Alexander, and his father [Kelvin Edwards](/source/Kelvin_Edwards) played [wide receiver](/source/wide_receiver) in the [NFL](/source/NFL) for the [New Orleans Saints](/source/New_Orleans_Saints), [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys), and [San Francisco 49ers](/source/San_Francisco_49ers) after playing college football at [Liberty University](/source/Liberty_University). ==High school career== Edwards began his high school career at [Bowie High School](/source/Bowie_High_School_(Arlington%2C_Texas)) in Arlington.[https://uhcougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kyler-edwards/6493 "Kyler Edwards,"] uhcougars. He played alongside [Cade Cunningham](/source/Cade_Cunningham). As a junior, he averaged 22.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game and was named District 4-6A Offensive Player of the Year. For his senior season, Edwards transferred to [Findlay Prep](/source/Findlay_Prep) in [Henderson, Nevada](/source/Henderson%2C_Nevada), to play for coach Rodney Haddix. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.{{cite web |title=Houston Welcomes Guard Kyler Edwards |url=https://uhcougars.com/news/2021/4/14/mens-basketball-houston-welcomes-guard-kyler-edwards.aspx |website=[Houston Cougars](/source/Houston_Cougars) |access-date=July 20, 2021 |date=April 14, 2021}} Considered a three-star [recruit](/source/college_recruiting), Edwards committed to playing college basketball for [Texas Tech](/source/Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_basketball) over offers from [Butler](/source/Butler_Bulldogs_men's_basketball), [Georgia Tech](/source/Georgia_Tech_Yellow_Jackets_men's_basketball), [Houston](/source/Houston_Cougars_men's_basketball), [Iowa State](/source/Iowa_State_Cyclones_men's_basketball), [Kansas State](/source/Kansas_State_Wildcats_men's_basketball), [LSU](/source/LSU_Tigers_men's_basketball), [Missouri](/source/Missouri_Tigers_men's_basketball), [Nebraska](/source/Nebraska_Cornhuskers_men's_basketball), [Oklahoma State](/source/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_basketball), [USC](/source/USC_Trojans_men's_basketball) and [Virginia Tech](/source/Virginia_Tech_Hokies_men's_basketball).{{cite web |last1=Conner |first1=Matthew |title=Texas Tech basketball: Kyler Edwards latest Red Raider freshman phenom |url=https://wreckemred.com/2018/12/18/texas-tech-basketball-kyler-edwards-latest-red-raider-freshman-phenom/ |website=Wreck 'Em Red |publisher=[FanSided](/source/FanSided) |access-date=July 20, 2021 |date=December 18, 2018}} ==College career== As a freshman for Texas Tech in 2018-19, he averaged 5.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, and shot 44.9% from three point range.{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Jarret |title=Edwards thrust into leadership role |url=https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/Article/Kyler-Edwards-Texas-Tech-Red-Raiders-Basketball--133445059/ |access-date=July 20, 2021 |work=247 Sports |date=July 5, 2019}} In the [2019 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game](/source/2019_NCAA_Division_I_Men's_Basketball_Championship_Game), Edwards scored 12 points and had three rebounds in the loss to [Virginia](/source/Virginia_Cavaliers_men's_basketball). On January 20, 2020, Edwards was named [Big 12](/source/Big_12_Conference) player of the week after posting 24 points against [Kansas State](/source/Kansas_State_Wildcats_men's_basketball) and 22 points in the Red Raiders' home win over [Iowa State](/source/Iowa_State_Cyclones_men's_basketball).{{cite news |title=Kyler Edwards named Big 12 Player of the Week |url=https://www.everythinglubbock.com/sports/red-raider-nation/kyler-edwards-named-big-12-player-of-the-week/ |access-date=July 20, 2021 |work=KLBK |date=January 20, 2020}} He averaged 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore.{{cite news |last1=Mainville |first1=Ryan |title=Kyler Edwards ready to offer experience in upcoming season |url=http://www.dailytoreador.com/sports/kyler-edwards-ready-to-offer-experience-in-upcoming-season/article_d4b41328-14ad-11eb-ba2f-cb0f1f3050f6.html |access-date=July 20, 2021 |work=[The Daily Toreador](/source/The_Daily_Toreador) |date=October 22, 2020}} As a junior, Edwards averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 41.8 percent from three-point range. He was a Big 12 honorable mention selection. Following the season he opted to transfer to [Houston](/source/Houston_Cougars_men's_basketball), where he majored in retailing and consumer sciences, picking the Cougars over [LSU](/source/LSU_Tigers_men's_basketball) and [Texas](/source/Texas_Longhorns_men's_basketball).{{cite news |last1=Duarte |first1=Joseph |title=Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards to transfer to Houston |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/Texas-Tech-guard-Kyler-Edwards-transfer-Houston-16100896.php |access-date=July 20, 2021 |work=[Houston Chronicle](/source/Houston_Chronicle) |date=April 14, 2021}} On January 15, 2022, Edwards scored a career-high 29 points including seven three-pointers in a 66–64 win against [Tulsa](/source/Tulsa_Golden_Hurricane_men's_basketball).{{cite news |title=Edwards' 7 3s help No. 11 Houston escape Tulsa 66-64 |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401377716 |access-date=January 18, 2022 |work=[ESPN](/source/ESPN) |agency=[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press) |date=January 15, 2022}} In 2021-22 Edwards averaged 13.8 points, 5.9 rebounds (10th in the league), and 3.2 assists per game. He was named to the Second Team All-[AAC](/source/American_Athletic_Conference), Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America Team, American Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team, NABC All-District 24 First Team, All-Texas Third Team (Dave Campbell’s Texas Basketball), and All-Texas Defensive Team (Dave Campbell’s Texas Basketball).{{cite press release|url=https://theamerican.org/news/2022/3/8/american-athletic-conference-announces-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|title=American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors|publisher=[American Athletic Conference](/source/American_Athletic_Conference) |date=March 9, 2022 |accessdate=March 9, 2022}} ==Professional career== ===Motor City Cruise (2022–2023)=== On November 3, 2022, Edwards was named to the opening night roster for the [Motor City Cruise](/source/Motor_City_Cruise) of the National Basketball Association (NBA) G League.{{cite web|title=Motor City Cruise Roster 2022-23|url=https://detroit.gleague.nba.com/roster|website=NBA.com|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}} He averaged 12.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 25 games.[https://www.cebl.ca/calgary-surge-sign-guard-kyler-edwards "Calgary Surge Sign Guard Kyler Edwards,"] CEBL, May 5, 2023. On May 5, 2023, Edwards signed with the [Calgary Surge](/source/Calgary_Surge) of the [Canadian Elite Basketball League](/source/Canadian_Elite_Basketball_League).{{cite web|title=Calgary Surge Sign Guard Kyler Edwards|url=https://www.cebl.ca/calgary-surge-sign-guard-kyler-edwards|work=CEBL.ca|date=May 5, 2023|access-date=May 5, 2023}} He was released on May 25 without appearing in a game for the club.{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS|url=https://www.cebl.ca/transactions|website=CEBL.ca|date=May 25, 2023|access-date=July 7, 2023}} ===Long Island Nets (2023–2024)=== On September 25, 2023, Edwards signed with the [Brooklyn Nets](/source/Brooklyn_Nets),{{cite tweet|first=Keith|last=Smith|title=The Brooklyn Nets announced they have waived Jordan Hall and Keifer Sykes. The Nets have signed Kyler Edwards.|number=1706366757449990303|user=KeithSmithNBA|date=September 25, 2023|access-date=September 26, 2023}} but was waived three days later.{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Nets Waive Scottie Lindsey, Kyler Edwards|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/09/nets-waive-scottie-lindsey-kyler-edwards.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=September 29, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023}} On October 28, he joined the [Long Island Nets](/source/Long_Island_Nets) of the G League.{{cite web|title=Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster|url=https://www.netsdaily.com/2023/10/28/23936762/patrick-gardner-kennedy-chandler-two-ways-top-long-island-nets-training-camp-roster|website=NetsDaily.com|date=October 28, 2023|access-date=November 12, 2023}} He averaged 13.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.[https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Kyler-Edwards/Summary/127883 "Kyler Edwards,"] Realgm. ===Metros de Santiago (2024)=== On May 24, 2024, Edwards signed with the [Metros de Santiago](/source/Metros_de_Santiago) of the [Liga Nacional de Baloncesto](/source/Liga_Nacional_de_Baloncesto).{{cite tweet|author=Metros de Santiago|title=Anunciamos la contratación de Kyler Edwards. Es un escolta de 6-4 de estatura. ¡Bienvenido a la #FamiliaMetros! @lnbrd|number=1793997526972170537|user=MetrosSantiago|date=May 24, 2024|access-date=May 25, 2024|language=Spanish}} He averaged 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in five games.[https://calgaryherald.com/sports/basketball/surge-bring-johnson-jr-edwards-on-for-rest-of-cebl-campaign "Surge bring Johnson Jr., Edwards on for rest of CEBL campaign, "] ''Calgary Herald'', July 9, 2024. ===Calgary Surge (2024)=== On July 9, 2024, Edwards signed with the [Calgary Surge](/source/Calgary_Surge) of the [Canadian Elite Basketball League](/source/Canadian_Elite_Basketball_League),{{cite web|title=THE CALGARY SURGE SIGN TWO ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO THEIR 2024 ROSTER|url=https://www.calgarysurge.ca/the-calgary-surge-sign-two-additional-players-to-their-2024-roster|website=CalgarySurge.ca|date=July 9, 2024|access-date=August 11, 2024}} but was released on July 28 to join [JDA Dijon](/source/JDA_Dijon_Basket). ===JDA Dijon (2024)=== On July 9, 2024, Edwards signed with [JDA Dijon](/source/JDA_Dijon_Basket) of the [LNB Élite](/source/LNB_%C3%89lite), with whom he played eight games.{{cite web|title=Kyler Edwards complète la ligne arrière de la JDA Bourgogne Dijon|url=https://www.jdadijon.com/2024/07/09/effectif-2024-2025-kyler-edwards-complete-la-ligne-arriere-de-la-jda-bourgogne-dijon/|website=JDADijon.com|date=July 9, 2024|access-date=August 9, 2024|language=fr}} ===Elitzur Netanya (2024–2025)=== On December 1, 2024, he signed with [Elitzur Netanya](/source/Elitzur_Netanya) of the [Israeli Basketball Premier League](/source/Israeli_Basketball_Premier_League). ===Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2025-present)=== On October 22, 2025, Edwards received a Hoops Agents Player of the Week Award for Round 2. He was the main contributor in his team's victory with 38 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. {{cite web |title=Israeli Winner League round 2 best performance: Kyler Edwards |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/963481/Israeli-Winner-League-round-2-best-performance:-Kyler-Edwards |website=www.eurobasket.com |access-date=5 November 2025}} On November 5, 2025, Edwards received a Hoops Agents Player of the Week Award for Round 4. He had the game-high 25 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in his team's victory.{{cite web |title=Edwards' 25 points give him Player of the Week award |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/966119/Edwards-25-points-give-him-Player-of-the-Week-award |website=www.eurobasket.com |access-date=5 November 2025}} ==Career statistics== {{NBA player statistics legend}} ===College=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Texas Tech](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_basketball_team) | '''38''' || 0 || 17.8 || '''.413''' || '''.449''' || .660 || 2.2 || 1.1 || .6 || .2 || 5.5 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Texas Tech](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_basketball_team) | 31 || 31 || 33.4 || .404 || .322 || .773 || 4.0 || 3.1 || .9 || '''.5''' || 11.4 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Texas Tech](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_basketball_team) | 29 || 26 || 31.2 || .408 || .418 || '''.789''' || 4.8 || 2.8 || '''1.1''' || '''.5''' || 10.1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_NCAA_Division_I_men's_basketball_season) | style="text-align:left;"| [Houston](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Houston_Cougars_men's_basketball_team) | 37 || '''37''' || '''34.1''' || .369 || .333 || .697 || '''5.9''' || '''3.2''' || 1.0 || .4 || '''13.8''' |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career || 135 || 94 || 28.7 || .393 || .361 || .729 || 4.2 || 2.5 || .9 || .4 || 10.1 {{S-end}} ==Personal life== Edwards is the son of Lori Alexander and [Kelvin Edwards](/source/Kelvin_Edwards). His father played football for the [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) in the 1980s.{{cite news |last1=Leslie |first1=Mike |title=Meet the North Texas family living the dream at the Final Four |url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/meet-the-north-texas-family-living-the-dream-at-the-final-four/287-5c296c90-44e5-441e-b79e-925cf6d9d969 |access-date=July 20, 2021 |work=WFAA |date=April 5, 2019}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[https://www.instagram.com/kyleredwards/?hl=en Instagram page] *[https://uhcougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kyler-edwards/6493 Houston Cougars bio] *[https://texastech.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kyler--edwards/10140 Texas Tech Red Raiders bio] {{Elitzur Netanya BC current roster}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Edwards, Kyler}} Category:1999 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:American expatriate basketball people in Canada Category:American expatriate basketball people in France Category:American expatriate basketball people in Israel Category:American expatriate basketball people in the Dominican Republic Category:American men's basketball players Category:Basketball players from Arlington, Texas Category:Calgary Surge players Category:Elitzur Netanya B.C. players Category:Findlay Prep alumni Category:Houston Cougars men's basketball players Category:JDA Dijon Basket players Category:Long Island Nets players Category:Metros de Santiago players Category:Motor City Cruise players Category:Shooting guards Category:Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Kyler Edwards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyler_Edwards) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyler_Edwards?action=history)). 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