2024-25 SMU Roster Preview

Guard - Junior

6’3” / 185 lbs

Knoxville, TN

Knoxville Cath HS (D.C.)/Tennessee

B.J. Edwards

2023-24 Recap: Edwards started 30 of 33 games last season for SMU. Although he started games as the primary PG, he was rarely on the floor late in games. He was second on the team in assists while playing only 18.5 minutes per game. He shot 38.5% from deep, but attempted only 26 on the season.

2023-24 Season Stats (SMU):

Minutes: 18.5 (610)

FG: 43.0% (49-of-114)

3-point: 38.5% (10-of-26)

FT: 73.7% (14-of-19)

Points Per Game: 3.7

Rebounds Per Game: 3.1 (36O-67D)

Personal Fouls Per Game: 1.06 (35)

Assists Per Game: 2.94 (97)

Turnovers Per Game: 1.21 (40)

Steals Per Game: 0.97 (32)

Blocks Per Game: 0.12 (4)

Projected 2024-25 Role: Backup PG

It was an up and down season for Edwards. He played well in stretches, but then disappeared for stretches. Being the only true PG on the team was a lot of pressure for someone with limited college run. He should benefit from having an experienced ACC PG around as he will be Miller’s primary back up. I would not be surprised to see a big improvement from Edwards with the new staff.