Feb 20, 2026
VJ Edgecombe MVP Leads Team Vince to Rising Stars Title
VJ Edgecombe stole the Rising Stars show, earning MVP honors after powering Team Vince to the mini-tournament crown. He combined for 23 points across two games, closed both contests and hit the winning free throws in a 25-24 title game over Team Melo in his first All-Star Weekend. Team Vince also got balanced support from Carter Bryant and saw every rostered player score. Merlin sees a rookie with calm under pressure. Edgecombe’s late-game poise and the bench contributions tell a story of confidence more than flash. Other young names like Donovan Clingan, Reed Sheppard and Dylan Harper also impressed, offering teasers of futures that could grow far beyond a single weekend.
🧙♂️ Merlin’s Prediction
Odds of VJ Edgecombe finishing as a Rookie of the Year finalist this season: 20%.
