VJ Edgecombe could become the first Philadelphia 76ers player to wear No. 77. The Sixers shared a video on Thursday of the No. 3 pick of the 2025 NBA draft signing a photograph with his new number. No previous players have worn No. 77 for the Sixers franchise, according to Basketball Reference.

The Bahamas native played at Victory International Training Institute in West Palm Beach for two seasons before transferring to New York.

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers selected Baylor freshman guard VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. The 19-year-old Edgecombe had an outstanding season for the Bears, averaging 15 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.