John Edwards (basketball)
Encyclopedia
John Edwards is an American professional basketball
player who is currently playing for the Iowa Energy
of the NBDL.
Edwards played collegiately for Kent State University
. While at Kent State, Edwards was part of two of the Golden Flashes'
trips to the NCAA tournament
which included their appearance in the 2002 Elite Eight
. He was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year in his final season and holds the Kent State record for season and career blocked shots
.
He was invited to the Indiana Pacers
' training camp in 2004. Mainly due to his size, and some unexpected injuries to the Pacers' big men early in the season, he was the only free agent
training camp invitee to earn a spot on the main roster. Even so, he was expected to be released as soon as the Pacers got healthy, but the rash of suspensions resulting from the November 19, 2004 brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills
enabled him to remain on the team. As a result of this and other injuries to the bench, the Pacers were only able to dress six players and Edwards constituted the team's entire bench.
During the summer of 2005, Edwards signed with the Atlanta Hawks
and during the 2005-06 NBA season
he averaged 8.6 minutes per game.
On August 22, 2006, Edwards was traded back to the Pacers, along with Al Harrington
, in exchange for a 2007 first-round draft
pick.
He was waived in preseason, and split time with two NBDL teams in 2006-07. The following season, also during preseason, Edwards was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves
, signing in November 2007 with Cherkassy
. He played in the Greek League
with Colussus Rhodes.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who is currently playing for the Iowa Energy
Iowa Energy
The Iowa Energy are a 2007-08 expansion team of the NBA Development League, of which they are the current defending champions. They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center....
of the NBDL.
Edwards played collegiately for Kent State University
Kent State University
Kent State University is a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university has eight campuses around the northeast Ohio region with the main campus in Kent being the largest...
. While at Kent State, Edwards was part of two of the Golden Flashes'
Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball
The Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team represents Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. The Golden Flashes compete in the Mid-American Conference East Division and last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008...
trips to the NCAA tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
which included their appearance in the 2002 Elite Eight
Elite Eight
The term Elite Eight, or less commonly called "Great Eight", refers to the final eight teams in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship or the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship; and, thus, represents the national quarterfinals. In Division I, the Elite Eight consists of the...
. He was named MAC Defensive Player of the Year in his final season and holds the Kent State record for season and career blocked shots
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
.
He was invited to the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
' training camp in 2004. Mainly due to his size, and some unexpected injuries to the Pacers' big men early in the season, he was the only free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
training camp invitee to earn a spot on the main roster. Even so, he was expected to be released as soon as the Pacers got healthy, but the rash of suspensions resulting from the November 19, 2004 brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills
The Palace of Auburn Hills
The Palace of Auburn Hills, often referred to simply as The Palace, is a sports and entertainment venue in Auburn Hills, Michigan, a suburb on the northern outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, United States. Opened in 1988, it is the home of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association...
enabled him to remain on the team. As a result of this and other injuries to the bench, the Pacers were only able to dress six players and Edwards constituted the team's entire bench.
During the summer of 2005, Edwards signed with the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
and during the 2005-06 NBA season
2005-06 NBA season
The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. It began on November 1, 2005 and ran through April 19, 2006...
he averaged 8.6 minutes per game.
On August 22, 2006, Edwards was traded back to the Pacers, along with Al Harrington
Al Harrington
Albert "Al" Harrington is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Denver Nuggets...
, in exchange for a 2007 first-round draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
pick.
He was waived in preseason, and split time with two NBDL teams in 2006-07. The following season, also during preseason, Edwards was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
, signing in November 2007 with Cherkassy
Cherkassy (basketball)
BK Cherkasy is a higher-tier Ukrainian professional basketball club that plays its home games in Cherkasy, Ukraine. The team is also known as the "Cherkas'ki Mavpy" , which means "Cherkasy Monkeys"....
. He played in the Greek League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
with Colussus Rhodes.