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Jesse Edwards Has Another Solid Outing For The Netherlands at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Syracuse basketball's starting center is getting valuable experience on the international stage.
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Jesse Edwards Has Another Solid Outing For The Netherlands at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Jesse Edwards Has Another Solid Outing For The Netherlands at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Syracuse basketball starting center Jesse Edwards had another solid outing for the Netherlands at the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Monday. Edwards played 11 minutes, scored four points, grabbed three rebounds and blocked three shots in a 92-81 loss to Italy. He did commit three fouls, however. This follows a six point, seven rebounds, two block performance in a loss to Iceland. 

Edwards is coming back from an injury that shortened his 2021-22 season. These outings against international competition are encouraging signs regarding his recovery. This follows a report from Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports that Edwards had been cleared for all basketball activities. 

Edwards shot 69.5% last season, good for 12th best in the nation. He was among the most improved players in the country before a wrist injury at Boston College prematurely ended his stellar campaign. Edwards averaged 12.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in 24 games prior to the injury. He was second in the ACC in blocks per game.

The 6-11, 230 pounder from the Netherlands will be expected to be a key cog in a retooled Orange squad next season. Another offseason of development and Edwards has the potential to be one of the most offensively gifted centers in the country.

Edwards is returning to Syracuse basketball next season, which is a huge boost to the Orange's roster for the 2022-23 campaign. Especially with the departures of Buddy Boeheim, Jimmy Boeheim and Cole Swider. Edwards will be one of the top returning bigs in the ACC.

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Title: Publisher All Syracuse Education: Roberts Wesleyan College Location: Syracuse, New York Expertise: Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting.  EXPERIENCE Mike McAllister has been covering Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting for more than a decade. Mike's career started with his own free blog as a way to vent following sporting events. Shortly thereafter, a network of basketball sites called Coast 2 Coast Hoops asked him to run their Syracuse site. That site was called Nation of Orange, and Mike quickly established it as a go-to for Syracuse fans.  After running Nation of Orange for several months, a position with the Syracuse site on the Scout network became available. After one year as the recruiting expert with Cuse Nation, he was named the publisher. Mike oversaw the transition from Scout to 247Sports, and ran the site on that network for years.  Presented with the opportunity to join one of the biggest names in the sports journalism industry, Sports Illustrated, Mike jumped at the chance. All Syracuse was started from scratch by Mike and the Fan Nation team. It has now become a staple for Orange fans of various sports.  Mike has broken news on recruiting, Syracuse basketball and football team information and has established himself as the top recruiting inside in the market. He has appeared on local radio shows, television broadcasts, national radio shows and much more. Mr. McAllister has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Information Management from Roberts Wesleyan College. 

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